The F-47 will be a sixth-generation design incorporating stealth aerodynamics with advanced threat detection and precision weapons systems. [Courtesy: Boeing]
Key Takeaways:
Boeing has been awarded the contract to build the Air Force's Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) fighter, designated F-47, which is believed to be the service's last crewed fighter aircraft.
The F-47 is a sixth-generation, stealthy flying-wing design incorporating advanced threat detection and precision weapons, intended to operate alongside autonomous support drones.
Each highly advanced F-47 aircraft could cost $300 million, with fielding anticipated in the mid-2030s, and Boeing is receiving $20 billion for the development of its systems.
Boeing will build what is widely believed to be the Air Force’s last crewed fighter aircraft.
President Donald Trump told reporters in an Oval Office briefing on Friday that the Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) is designated the F-47. The aircraft is a sixth-generation design incorporating stealth aerodynamics with advanced threat detection and precision weapons systems.
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Russ Niles is Editor-in-Chief of AVweb. He has been a pilot for 30 years and joined AVweb 22 years ago. He and his wife Marni live in southern British Columbia where they also operate a small winery.
