US EditionF-47 will have 70% better combat radius than F-22, Air Force says
- The US Air Force revealed new details about the F-47 fighter jet and its drone wingmen on May 14, 2025, highlighting its future air superiority role.
- This announcement comes amid increasing rivalry with China, whose sixth-generation fighter prototypes have frequently been seen undergoing flight tests publicly since the end of last year.
- The F-47 will feature a combat radius exceeding 1,000 nautical miles, a Mach 2+ top speed, and will coordinate with collaborative combat aircraft drones like the YFQ-42A and YFQ-44A.
- General David Allvin stated the F-47 will have a 70% greater combat radius than the F-22, with at least 185 jets ordered to replace current F-22s one-to-one.
- The program implies enhanced strategic reach in the Indo-Pacific and aims to maintain US speed, agility, and lethality in air combat through the late 2020s.
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