ALBAWABA - It is known that the F-35 fighter jet is one of the most developed combat aircraft these days, but an even more advanced successor, the F-47, is already on the horizon.
Military reports and defense leaks indicate that the United States is developing a new next-generation fighter jet, referred to as the F-47, as part of its Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) program.
While the name has not been officially confirmed, available information suggests that this aircraft could represent a significant leap forward, potentially making fighters like the F-35 Lightning II appear less technologically advanced.
F-35 is outdated: Everything to know about upcoming F-47 fighter jet
- Advanced Design:
The F-47 aircraft is expected to be based on a highly advanced stealth design, with enhanced capabilities in stealth, range, and networking with other unmanned aerial vehicles within a smart combat squadron.
A very unusual close tail view of an F-35C Lightning II at very high speed. (Shutterstock)
- Artificial Intelligence Technology:
One of the most widely circulated claims about the F-47 is its reliance on advanced artificial intelligence and sensor systems, granting it the ability to make tactical decisions at speeds exceeding traditional human capabilities.
If the predictions about the F-47 are correct, the difference may not be just incremental improvements, but a technological leap that includes artificial intelligence, networking, and the ability to coordinate with swarms of unmanned aircraft, which may reduce the superiority of the F-35 in some future scenarios.
- Secret Program:
Details of the F-47 remain shrouded in secrecy, a common practice in US military aviation projects. However, defense analysts suggest that the United States is seeking to maintain its air superiority in the face of similar developments from other countries, such as China and Russia, which are also working on sixth-generation fighters.
