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U.S. Air Force Awards $19.6 Billion Contract to Boeing for Sixth-Generation F-47 Fighter Jet

The F-47, designed for Indo-Pacific operations, will feature advanced stealth, AI integration, and pilot-optional capabilities, entering service by 2029.

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Artist's concept of the F-47
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Overview

  • The F-47, part of the Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) program, is set to replace the F-22 Raptor as the U.S. Air Force's air supremacy fighter.
  • Boeing has been awarded a $19.6 billion contract to develop the fighter, with production model prototypes already in advanced stages of testing.
  • The aircraft will incorporate cutting-edge stealth technology, AI-driven command capabilities, and a tailless diamond-wing design for reduced radar detection.
  • Equipped with Next Generation Adaptive Propulsion engines, the F-47 will achieve supercruise speeds above Mach 1 and support long-range operations in the Indo-Pacific region.
  • The F-47 is projected to cost $300 million per unit initially, with efforts to reduce costs closer to $100 million over time.