F-47 Sixth-Generation Fighter Nears First Flight Milestones
TL;DR
The U.S. Air Force and Boeing say the F-47 sixth-generation fighter’s design is progressing on schedule, with a first flight expected within two years as tech maturation and risk reduction pay off; the Navy’s similar program faces delays tied to defense-industrial-base concerns, while the Air Force focuses on attracting talent and expanding production capacity to hit flight, software and other milestones.
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