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US aims for world's first sixth-gen fighter jet, F-47, by 2028

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The United States Air Force plans to fly its F-47 sixth-generation fighter jet by 2028, with a senior official stating it will be the world's first of its kind. This development occurs amidst China's advancement in its own next-generation aircraft, with the J-36 and J-50 already undergoing flight tests. The F-47's first flight is anticipated before the end of President Donald Trump's potential term in January 2029. AI

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US aims for world's first sixth-gen fighter jet, F-47, by 2028

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Gabriel Dominguez ·

    US says F-47 will be first sixth-gen jet. China’s J-36 and J-50 are already flying

    Washington is “not too far away” from a production line for its F-47 sixth-generation fighter, a senior US Air Force official has said, as China presses ahead with flight-testing two different next-generation combat aircraft of its own. During a virtual event hosted by the Mitche…

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