US Air Force Confirms F-47 Fighter Jet on Schedule for 2028 First Flight, Set to Replace F-22

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7 August 2026 at 11:54 am

US Air Force Confirms F-47 Fighter Jet on Schedule for 2028 First Flight, Set to Replace F-22

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The US Air Force confirms the F-47 fighter jet program is on schedule for its first flight in 2028, with plans to purchase at least 185 aircraft to replace the F-22 Raptor. Senior officials state the program is sufficiently advanced for the aircraft to fly during the current administration, with significant funding allocated for its development.

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