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Acquisition·F-47

F-47 Program On Track

7 sources · first reported Yesterday

via Military Times

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.

Why it matters

The F-47 program is a significant development in the Air Force's modernization efforts, aiming to replace the F-22 Raptor fleet with a new generation of aircraft.

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Development timeline

How this story unfolded across sources, oldest first.

  1. Air Force Times ·
    F-47 program producing test aircraft, on schedule for 2028 flight
  2. Military Times · Primary
    F-47 program producing test aircraft, on schedule for 2028 flight
  3. Defense News ·
    F-47 program producing test aircraft, on schedule for 2028 flight
  4. Aviation Week ·
    Starship-Super Heavy Test Program Turns A Corner With Flight 13 - Aviation Week
  5. Aviation Week ·
    Starship-Super Heavy Test Program Achieves Milestones With Flight 13 - Aviation Week
  6. RealClearDefense ·
    F-47 Program on Schedule for 2028 Flight
  7. Aviation Week ·
    USSF Sets Up Contracting Pool For $981M Test And Training Program - Aviation Week