Forget F-35, Rafale, and Sukhoi, this 6th-generation fighter jet will beat all, its name…, made by…

New Delhi: Many countries of the world are currently engaged in making fifth-generation stealth fighter aircraft, while America is working on a programme to make sixth-generation fighter jets. Under the Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) program, the sixth-generation fighter jets will be made for the US Air Force (USAF). These aircraft will be known as F-47. Let us discuss some features of the F-47 sixth-generation fighter jet.

F-47 will replace F-22 Raptor

F-47 will be the first sixth-generation fighter aircraft to be made in America, which will replace the first fifth-generation fighter aircraft, F-22 Raptor. America already has the F-35 stealth fighter, which is currently the most advanced and powerful aircraft in the world.

The number 47 also has a connection with US President Donald Trump. Donald Trump is the 47th President of America. Announcing the start of the sixth-generation fighter jet programme, Trump said that this is a beautiful number. This is something that no one has seen before. Trump said that Boeing will build this next-generation air dominance fighter jet.

Features of F-47

The F-47 is a sixth-generation aircraft that has been given a high stealth rating. Its stealth capability will be more than the F-35. Its radar cross-section (RCS) will probably be less than 0.0001 square meters. Due to these features, it will be almost invisible to enemy radar, and it will be difficult for even advanced air defence systems to track this aircraft.

The F-47 can fly at supersonic speed without an afterburner. This will not only reduce fuel consumption but will also increase the combat radius. The combat radius of the F-47 will be 1,000 nautical miles (about 1,850 km). The maximum speed of the F-47 is more than Mach 2 (about 2,470 km/h).

Artificial intelligence

The F-47 will be equipped with sensor fusion and AI-based systems. It will also act as a flying command centre on the battlefield. Its advanced avionics provide real-time data to the pilot.

Multi-role capability

The F-47 is being developed to be used in aerial combat, electronic warfare, and reconnaissance missions. It can also act as a command aircraft for drone operations. The F-47 will be able to fire air-to-air missiles, air-to-surface missiles and guided aircraft. It can disrupt enemy radars and communications.

What did Donald Trump say about the F-47?

The NGAD programme is one of the most expensive military projects in human history. Hundreds of millions of dollars will be required for each aircraft to be built under it. Donald Trump, while launching this programme, said, “We have F-16, F-18, F-22, F-35, now we will also have F-47. This gives a message of security to our allies and also a message to the enemies that for generations to come, we will be able to demonstrate power around the world without any hindrance.”

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Many countries of the world are currently engaged in making fifth-generation stealth fighter aircraft.
  • The US is working on a programme to make sixth-generation fighter jets.
  • The sixth-generation fighter jets will be made under the Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) programme.
  • It will be the first sixth-generation fighter aircraft, which will replace the first fifth-generation fighter aircraft.

The number 47 also has a connection with US President Donald Trump. Donald Trump is the 47th President of America. Announcing the start of the sixth-generation fighter jet programme, Trump said that this is a beautiful number. This is something that no one has seen before. Trump said that Boeing will build this next-generation air dominance fighter jet.

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