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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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Newsweek broke the news in United States on Wednesday, March 26, 2025.
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