US Air Force says the F-47 'will fly in this administration' — new super jet set to replace the F-22 is…
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The US Air Force says development of the Boeing F-47 remains on schedule, with the first flight still expected during 2028 under the Next Generation Air Dominance program.
Designed to replace the F-22 Raptor, the sixth-generation fighter has entered engineering and manufacturing development.
Senior Air Force officials maintain that the program remains sufficiently advanced for the aircraft to take flight during the current United States administration.
Production plans move forward
The engineering and manufacturing development phase focuses on integrating aircraft systems, refining performance, and producing a limited number of test aircraft for evaluation activities.
Officials have not disclosed how many aircraft will be built during testing, although the current phase also includes options...
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