The F-47 NGAD Fighter Is Already Being Built: Inside the “X-Plane” Tests That Fooled America’s Rivals

The F-47 NGAD Fighter Is Already Being Built: Inside the “X-Plane” Tests That Fooled America’s Rivals

Summary and Key Points: Boeing has shocked the defense world by moving the F-47 sixth-generation fighter into production just months after its 2025 contract award. This unprecedented turnaround, targeting a 2028 first flight, is fueled by a secretive, years-long “X-plane” campaign. F-47 NGAD Artist Impression. Image Credit: Creative Commons. -Boeing CEO Steve Parker recently confirmed that classified demonstrators—flying since 2018—matured the d…