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The F-47 program has begun its engineering and manufacturing phase and will fly in 2028. The Air Force plans to buy at least 185 F-47s, matching the size of the F-22 Raptor fleet it intends to replace.
The US Air Force aims to have its next-generation engine ready for aircraft integration by 2030, which may not be in time for the first flight of the sixth-generation F-47 fighter jet. The advanced adaptive engine is a key component of future aircraft. The Air Force is working to meet this timeline for the engine's development.