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Manufacturing Begins On First F-47 Stealth Fighter, Set For 2028 Rollout
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The announcement comes amid a race between the United States and China to field the world’s first operational sixth-generation fighter.
Manufacturing Begins On First F-47 Stealth Fighter, Set For 2028 Rollout
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Wednesday, Sep 24, 2025 - 03:00 AM
The US Air Force's first F-47 stealth fighter is now in the manufacturing phase, with a planned rollout in 2028, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin revealed Monday.
An artist rendering of the Air Force’s sixth generation fighter, the F-47. U.S. Air Force graphic
"The team is committed to getting the first one flying in 2028," said Allvin.
"In the few short months since we made the announcement, they are already beginning to manufacture the first article," he continued, referring to the first test aircraft. "We’re ready to go fast," he said. "We have to go fast."
https://www.zerohedge.com/military/manufacturing-begins-first-f-47-stealth-fighter-set-2028-rollout