The F-47: America's New Stealth Fighter Jet
U.S. administration grants deal to Boeing for advanced warfare aircraft development - United States Administration awards Boeing a deal to manufacture future combat aircraft.
Stepping into the realm of the future, Boeing's F-47, developed under the U.S. Air Force's Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) program, aims to be the game-changer in air combat. The F-47 is poised to take over from the venerable F-22 Raptor, which has held the line for nearly two decades. This jaw-dropping machine has been specifically designed to work seamlessly with combat drones during joint operations, a feature that sets it apart in the world of air combat.
The F-47's capabilities remain underwraps, but on a recent Friday, former President Trump gave a tantalizing sneak peek, proclaiming that the jet will be "nearly invisible" and boasting unparalleled agility and performance.
U.S. Defense Secretary Peter Hegseth echoed Trump's sentiments, stating, "It sends a crystal-clear message to our allies and foes alike: the U.S. isn't disappearing anytime soon, and our might will echo across generations." With such muscular rhetoric, it's clear that the F-47 holds significant weight in the strategic landscape.
Trump didn't reveal the exact contract value awarded to Boeing for the F-47 project, citing confidentiality concerns. However, with costs expected to be substantial, the price tag could easily surpass the estimated $300 million per jet that the U.S. Congress's financial agency projected in 2018 (approximately $276 million today).
Initially, the NGAD program faced stumbling blocks due to spiraling expenses. But following significant budget cuts across U.S. federal agencies under the guidance of tech mogul Elon Musk's efficiency department, the project has been revived. Despite these cuts, the Trump administration seems prepared to invest massively in NGAD, a decision justified by high-ranking officials like U.S. Air Force officer Joseph Kunkel, who stated that the program is the only logical choice going forward.
The F-47's development comes as a breath of fresh air for Boeing, which has grappled with numerous challenges in recent years, including security issues and labor disputes. In 2020, the company reported a staggering $11.8 billion loss, with revenue dipping by 14 percent.
- Boeing
- F-47
- NGAD
- Donald Trump
- U.S. Air Force
In the early 2020s, the US government, under President Donald Trump, decided to give an order to Boeing for building the F-47, a new stealth fighter jet developed under the US Air Force's Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) program. This next-generation fighter jet was designed to replace the F-22 Raptor and is expected to deliver nearly invisible, unparalleled agility, and performance. The exact contract value awarded to Boeing for the F-47 project was not disclosed due to confidentiality concerns, but the costs were projected to be substantial, potentially surpassing $300 million per jet.
