The US has officially unveiled its new generation fighter jet – the F-47. President Donald Trump announced that the new aircraft will be "the most devastating fighter aircraft in history."
F-47: New Generation Air Technology
The F-47 has been developed under the Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) program. It is intended to replace the Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor. The new fighter jet can reach speeds of 2 Mach (1450 km/h) and is equipped with advanced stealth technologies.
According to President Trump, the aircraft's prototype has been secretly tested for the past 5 years.
Boeing Secures $20 Billion Contract
Boeing has secured a $20 billion contract to develop the NGAD fighter jet. This is considered one of the largest projects in the US military-industrial complex.
F-47: Technical Advantages and Capabilities
The F-47 is designed for absolute superiority in modern air combat. Its main advantages include:
- Stealth design that evades radar;
- High speed – 2 Mach (1450 km/h);
- Advanced artificial intelligence system;
- Autonomous flight capability;
- Weapons based on the latest technologies.
New Era of Air Technologies
The creation of the F-47 is a significant step in the US's future air superiority strategy. It will not only surpass existing fighter jets but also symbolize a new generation of military technologies.
Through the F-47 NGAD program, the US plans to achieve absolute superiority in future air battles. President Trump stated that this is the most powerful fighter jet developed to date.
The F-47, equipped with new technologies, is expected to become the primary fighter jet of the US Air Force in the coming years.
