Boeing Already Building Next-Generation Fighter Jet

Air Force chief says work on the F-47 will ‘go fast.’

Zach Vasile

Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at 11:00 AM ET

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A rendering of the F-47. (Image: U.S. Air Force)

Key Takeaways:

Boeing has begun manufacturing the F-47, a sixth-generation fighter jet, just months after being awarded the contract under the U.S. Air Force’s Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) program.
The F-47 is intended to replace the F-22 Raptor, with initial specifications including a combat radius of over 1,000 nm and top speeds greater than Mach 2, aiming to ensure future air superiority.
The U.S. Air Force plans to purchase over 185 F-47s, with the first aircraft expected to fly by 2028.

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Boeing has started manufacturing work on the first F-47 sixth-generation fighter jet only months after it was awarded the contract under the U.S. Air Force’s Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) program.

Speaking at an aerospace and defense conference in Maryland on Monday, U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff David Allvin said the F-47 will help the U.S. achieve air superiority in future conflicts, according to Defense News.