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F-47 Stealth Fighter

Brand: Lockheed Martin
Category: Fighter Jets
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Generation 6th Generation
Maximum Speed Mach 2.9
No. of Engines 2
Radar Range 400+ km

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Full Specifications

General Information

Name	F-47 Stealth Fighter
Manufacturer	Lockheed Martin
Country of Origin	United States
Type / Role	Stealth Air Superiority Fighter
Generation	Sixth Generation
Status	Development / Testing
First Flight	2028 (Projected)
Introduction / In Service Since	2032 (Expected)
Number Built	Classified
Operators	United States Air Force

Dimensions & Structure

Length	21.3 m
Wingspan	14.8 m
Height	4.9 m
Wing Area	85 m²
Empty Weight	19,500 kg
Maximum Takeoff Weight (MTOW)	36,000 kg
Internal Weapons Bay	2 primary, 2 secondary
External Hardpoints	4 (stealth-concealable)

Performance

Maximum Speed	Mach 2.9
Range	3,000 km
Combat Radius	1,500 km
Service Ceiling	70,000 ft
Rate of Climb	65,000 ft/min
Thrust-to-Weight Ratio	1.25
G Limits	+9

Powerplant

Engine Type	Adaptive Cycle Turbofan
No. of Engines	2
Thrust (each)	40,000 lbf
Thrust Vectoring	Yes (3D)
Fuel Capacity	18,000 lb

Armament

Gun	25mm GAU-22/A Cannon
Missiles (Air-to-Air)	AIM-260 JATM, Hypersonic AIM-X
Missiles (Air-to-Ground)	AGM-183A ARRW
Bombs	JDAM, SDB-II
Hardpoints	4 internal, 4 external
Payload Capacity	8,000 kg

Avionics & Systems

Radar	AESA Quantum Radar
Radar Range	400+ km
Electronic Warfare (EW) System	Integrated AI-Driven Suite
Targeting System	Advanced IRST + LIDAR
Helmet Display	Augmented Reality HMD
Navigation	INS/GPS Hybrid
Autopilot / AI Assistance	Yes (Semi-Autonomous)
Communication	Quantum-Encrypted Network Link

Stealth & Technology

Radar Cross Section (RCS)	<0.0001 m²
Stealth Features	Plasma-absorbing skin, angular geometry
Infrared Signature Reduction	Yes (Active Cooling)
Sensor Fusion	Yes (Full 360° AI Integration)
Networking Capabilities	Multi-Domain Combat Cloud

Variants

Special Export Versions

Under Evaluation

Operational History

Major Conflicts / Deployments	Classified (Testing Phase)
Notable Operators	USAF
Combat Proven?	Not Yet
Mission Types	Air Superiority, Deep Strike, Electronic Warfare

Cost & Program

Unit Cost	$260 million (estimated)
Development Cost	$60+ billion (NGAD program)
Program Name	NGAD / F-47 Program
Funding Countries	United States

Additional Information

Upgrades Planned	AI Autonomy Suite 2.0
Future Replacement	F-22 Raptor and select F-35 roles
Export Restrictions	ITAR Restricted
Notable Achievements	First quantum-linked stealth jet
Competitors	Tempest, FCAS, J-XX

Our Rating

The overall rating is based on review by our experts

Technology 8 / 10
Performance 8 / 10
Firepower 8 / 10
Range & Endurance 8 / 10
Reliability & Maintenance 8 / 10

PROS

Sixth-generation stealth and sensor fusion
Hypersonic speed and long-range strike capability
AI-assisted decision support and targeting
Advanced electronic warfare and data networking
Modular design for rapid upgrades

CONS

Extremely high development and unit cost
Complex maintenance requirements
Limited production due to classified technologies
Heavy reliance on AI systems
Still undergoing operational validation

F-47 Stealth Fighter – The Next-Gen American Air Dominance Jet

The F-47 Stealth Fighter represents the next evolutionary leap in U.S. air combat technology—designed to achieve air dominance in highly contested environments. Developed by Lockheed Martin under the U.S. Air Force’s Next Generation Air Superiority (NGAD) program, the F-47 integrates advanced stealth shaping, artificial intelligence, and adaptive propulsion for unmatched lethality and survivability.

Design & Capabilities

Built with composite materials and active stealth coatings, the F-47 features a radar cross-section smaller than that of a golf ball. Its AI-assisted avionics enable real-time decision-making and sensor fusion across multiple domains—air, space, and cyber. The aircraft boasts a maximum speed of Mach 2.9, with a combat radius exceeding 1,500 miles, allowing deep-penetration strike missions without refueling.

Armament & Technology

Armed with directed-energy weapons, hypersonic missiles, and precision-guided munitions, the F-47 can engage both air and ground targets with unparalleled precision. It employs a quantum-encrypted data link for secure communication with drones and allied platforms, supporting loyal wingman and swarm AI operations. Its AESA radar and infrared search and track (IRST) systems offer total situational awareness even against stealth opponents.

Operational Role

Slated to enter service by the early 2030s, the F-47 is envisioned as a multi-role stealth interceptor and strike aircraft capable of executing missions beyond the reach of legacy systems like the F-22 and F-35.

Variants

Field	Example
F-47A	Standard Production Variant
F-47B	Carrier-Based Version
Special Export Versions	Under Evaluation

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