Air Force Says First F-47 Fighter Jet to Fly in 2028
Boeing has begun manufacturing the F-47, a sixth-generation stealth fighter with advanced sensors and a combat radius over 1,000 nautical miles, planned to enter service by 2028.
- The Air Force is beginning to manufacture the first article of the sixth-generation F-47 stealth fighter, aiming for its first flight in 2028, as revealed by Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin.
- Boeing announced plans to expand its facilities in St. Louis, essential for future aircraft programs, prior to the F-47 award in March.
- The F-47 is designed to replace the F-22 Raptor and will include advanced stealth and communications capabilities.
- Air Force Secretary Troy Meink emphasized modernization initiatives, noting some programs are successful while others, like the Sentinel ICBM, are struggling.
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Production for the successor model of the strongest US fighter aircraft F-22 has started. The first flight is planned for 2028, with development costs of 20 billion dollars. Time is pressing, because China already has a lead.
Manufacturing Begins on First F-47 Stealth Fighter, Set for 2028 Rollout
(Zero Hedge)—The US Air Force’s first F-47 stealth fighter is now in the manufacturing phase, with a planned rollout in 2028, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin revealed Monday. “The team is committed to getting the first one flying in 2028,” said Allvin. “In the few short months since we made the announcement, they are already beginning to manufacture the first article,” he continued, referring to the first test aircraft. “We’re ready t…
Manufacturing Begins on First F-47 Stealth Fighter, Set for 2028 Rollout - 🔔 The Liberty Daily
(Zero Hedge)—The US Air Force’s first F-47 stealth fighter is now in the manufacturing phase, with a planned rollout in 2028, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin revealed Monday. “The team is committed to getting the first one flying in 2028,” said Allvin. “In the few short months since we made the announcement, they are already beginning to manufacture the first article,” he continued, referring to the first test aircraft. “We’re ready t…
Boeing started production for F-47, the new stealth aircraft of the sixth generation of the United States Air Force. Aeronava is part of the Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD), which also includes drones...
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