F-47A Fighter Jet

Manufacturer: Boeing
Category: Fighter Jets
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Rumored

Generation 6th
Maximum Speed Above Mach 2 (planned)
No. of Engines Not disclosed
Radar Range Classified

Defense Systems Full Specifications

General Information

Name	F-47A, Official Designation, F-47
Manufacturer	Boeing
Country of Origin	United States
Type / Role	Sixth-generation stealth air superiority fighter
Generation	6th
Status	Under development
First Flight	Planned for 2028
Introduction / In Service Since	Not yet in service
Number Built	Not publicly confirmed
Operators	United States Air Force (planned)

Dimensions & Structure

Length	Not disclosed
Wingspan	Not disclosed
Height	Not disclosed
Wing Area	Not disclosed
Empty Weight	Not disclosed
Maximum Takeoff Weight (MTOW)	Not disclosed
Internal Weapons Bay	Expected, exact configuration undisclosed
External Hardpoints	Not disclosed

Performance

Maximum Speed	Above Mach 2 (planned)
Range	Not disclosed
Combat Radius	More than 1,000 nautical miles
Service Ceiling	Not disclosed
Rate of Climb	Not disclosed
Thrust-to-Weight Ratio	Not disclosed
G Limits	Not disclosed

Powerplant

Engine Type	Advanced adaptive-cycle engine planned
No. of Engines	Not disclosed
Thrust (each)	Not disclosed
Thrust Vectoring	Not confirmed
Fuel Capacity	Not disclosed

Armament

Gun	Not disclosed
Missiles (Air-to-Air)	Not officially confirmed
Missiles (Air-to-Ground)	Not officially confirmed
Bombs	Not officially confirmed
Hardpoints	Not disclosed
Payload Capacity	Not disclosed

Avionics & Systems

Radar	Advanced radar system, type undisclosed
Radar Range	Classified
Electronic Warfare (EW) System	Advanced EW capabilities planned
Targeting System	Not disclosed
Helmet Display	Not disclosed
Navigation	Not disclosed
Autopilot / AI Assistance	Advanced mission computing planned
Communication	Secure networked communications planned

Stealth & Technology

Radar Cross Section (RCS)	Classified
Stealth Features	Advanced low-observable design
Infrared Signature Reduction	Not disclosed
Sensor Fusion	Advanced integrated sensing planned
Networking Capabilities	Collaborative Combat Aircraft integration planned

Variants

Special Export Versions

No confirmed export variant

Operational History

Major Conflicts / Deployments	None
Notable Operators	U.S. Air Force (planned)
Combat Proven?	No
Mission Types	Air superiority, air dominance, long-range strike and contested-airspace operations

Cost & Program

Unit Cost	Not disclosed
Development Cost	Final program cost not established
Program Name	Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD)
Funding Countries	United States

Additional Information

Upgrades Planned	Advanced propulsion, sensors, electronic warfare and software
Future Replacement	No successor announced
Export Restrictions	No approved export version
Notable Achievements	Selected for the U.S. Air Force NGAD program in March 2025
Competitors	Emerging Chinese sixth-generation fighter programs and other future air dominance platforms

PROS

Advanced sixth-generation stealth technology.
Planned combat radius exceeding 1,000 nautical miles.
Maximum speed expected to exceed Mach 2.
Designed for collaboration with autonomous combat aircraft.
Advanced sensor integration and networked operations.

CONS

High development and procurement costs.
Detailed technical specifications remain classified.
Production engine selection has not been publicly confirmed.
No operational combat experience.
Development and service-entry schedules remain subject to change.

Boeing F-47A Sixth-Generation Stealth Fighter

The Boeing F-47A is a requested product listing designation for the U.S. Air Force’s developing F-47 sixth-generation stealth fighter. The aircraft is being developed under the Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) program to eventually replace the F-22 Raptor as America’s primary air superiority fighter. Designed for operations in heavily defended airspace, the F-47 is intended to combine advanced stealth, extended combat range, integrated sensors and networked warfare capabilities.

The U.S. Air Force officially announced the F-47 program on March 21, 2025, selecting Boeing to lead its Engineering and Manufacturing Development phase. The program also forms part of a broader family of systems that includes Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) designed to operate alongside crewed fighters.

Manufacturer and Development

Developed by Boeing, the F-47 is intended to provide improved survivability and air dominance against advanced military threats. Its development builds on years of classified experimental aircraft research and digital engineering.

Speed and Range

According to publicly released Air Force information, the F-47 is expected to achieve speeds exceeding Mach 2 and a combat radius greater than 1,000 nautical miles. These capabilities are intended to support long-range missions without relying as heavily on aerial refueling. Exact operational range, service ceiling and flight performance remain undisclosed.

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Technology and Armament

The aircraft is expected to incorporate advanced low-observable technology, next-generation radar, electronic warfare systems, sensor fusion and secure communications. Its architecture is intended to support coordination with autonomous combat aircraft. Internal weapons carriage is expected to help preserve stealth, although specific missiles, guns and payload capacity have not been officially confirmed.

Cost and Price

The F-47A has no separately published unit price. The U.S. Air Force has indicated that the F-47 program is intended to deliver an aircraft costing less than the F-22 Raptor. Actual production costs remain undisclosed.

The first F-47 flight is targeted for 2028, while operational service entry has not been officially established.

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