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F-47: Soon to Become the Fastest Fighter Jet on Planet Earth
The new F-47 will likely be faster than any fighter jet, yet there are too many unknowns, and unanswered questions will ...
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The F-47 Fighter Has One Problem Everyone Saw Coming
The ability of the United States to export the F-35 and involve allies in the jet’s production was a key factor in helping reduce per-unit costs for the Lightning II, compared to the vastly more ...
A new wave of stealth fighter jets is set to transform aerial combat
Now, however, nations are moving ahead with the sixth generation of combat jets. In the past few months, China has flown its ...
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F-35 Troubles Knock Lockheed Martin Out of the Sixth-Gen Aircraft Competitions
Defense contracting giant Lockheed Martin was left in the dust by Boeing's exceptional sixth-generation aircraft: the F-47.
How a new wave of fighter jets could transform aerial combat
Now, however, nations are moving ahead with the sixth generation of combat jets. In the past few months, China has flown its ...
Former Air Force secretary said he doubts US allies would be willing to buy an export version of the F-47
Frank Kendall, the former Secretary of the Air Force, said he doubts US allies will be lining up to buy F-47s given its costs ...
Boeing Beats Lockheed Martin, and This F-47 Fighter Jet Contract Could Be Worth Hundreds of Billions
President Trump just handed the contract to Boeing ( BA -3.33%).
Boeing won a giant contract for fighter jets. Will it deliver for St. Louis?
The $20 billion contract could bring thousands of jobs. How much work will happen here? How many will Boeing hire?
From F-35s to F-47s, Trump is making turbulence for Lockheed
Some allies are rethinking the F-35 as a new contract decision upends Lockheed's longtime dominance in stealth fighter ...
Can US edge China in 6th-gen fighter race or will cost, tech issues bring down the F-47?
US announcement of sixth-generation fighter raises new questions about delivery and feasibility amid soaring competition with ...
The St. Louis American5d
Boeing lands multi-billion fighter jet contract
President Trump, the 47th president, announced last week that the U.S. Air Force has selected Boeing to build the F-47 fighter jet, a boon for St. Louis area workers and its economy. The jet, known as ...