US Unveils Sixth-Generation F-47 Fighter Jet — Whose Name is an Homage to Trump

[Turd Fergusen]

WASHINGTON — President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Friday that the US will begin producing the world’s first sixth-generation fighter jet — whose name includes an homage to the commander in chief.

The new F-47 will succeed the F-35, long heralded for its superior stealth capabilities. In its Navy variant, the F-35 was the first US fighter jet to be able to land vertically like a helicopter, allowing it to touch down on ships with limited runway room.

Trump joked that he liked the name of the new jet, which shares the same number as Trump’s second administration. He denied naming it after himself, insisting that “the generals picked a title, and it’s a beautiful number.”

Details about the new asset were limited to protect against foreign adversaries gleaning intelligence about it. Trump mentioned the F-47 would be the first aircraft to be able to “fly with drones,” though it was unclear what he meant.

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US unveils sixth-generation F-47 fighter jet — whose name is an homage to Trump

The new F-47 will succeed the F-35, long heralded for its superior stealth capabilities. In its Navy variant, the F-35 was also the first US fighter jet to be able to land vertically like a helicop…

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[Symmachus]

You know whom else is going to love the F-47? Montana senator Tim Sheehy. He was just elected to his first term, and inaugurated in January.

Do you know what Sheehy did before he was a US senator? He founded and ran Bridger Aerospace, an aerial firefighting business.

...and Sheehy is a Navy SEAL with a Purple Heart and a Bronze Star. How's that for our politicians these days?

The only thing that would make this photo more badass is an explosion in the background that wouldn't even remotely tempt him to flinch or look back.

 

[Craygor]

hahahahahahaha

 

[Exodus]

Let's just prey the manufacturing process for these jets is nothing like that of all new cars made after 2020

 

[knockout]

Let's just prey the manufacturing process for these jets is nothing like that of all new cars made after 2020

let's hope Boeing had nothing to do with them

 

[knockout]

Unfortunately I just saw a report, Boeing got the contract to build the F-47, wonder what parts will fall or fall off. Boeing has had nothing but construction issues for a few years now

 

[BuffettGirl]

Unfortunately I just saw a report, Boeing got the contract to build the F-47, wonder what parts will fall or fall off. Boeing has had nothing but construction issues for a few years now

Maybe they've since scaled back on their DEI requirement and now they can focus on doing their damn jobs instead of worrying about every little subsections feelers now? One can hope at least...

 

[Turd Fergusen]

Pentagon’s pick of Boeing to build next-generation F-47 fighter jets in $50B deal stuns experts​

The Trump administration has shocked industry observers by choosing aerospace firm Boeing to build the US military’s next-generation F-47 fighter jets — beating out competitor Lockheed Martin.

The Pentagon awarded Boeing the contract for its most ambitious and expensive jet-fighter program yet — despite Boeing not having successfully introduced a new commercial or military aircraft in over a decade.

The decision to select Boeing over Lockheed Martin startled Wall Street analysts and left Lockheed officials disappointed, according to the Wall Street Journal.

For Boeing, the contract could exceed $50 billion and arrives at a critical juncture — potentially stabilizing the company after prolonged financial setbacks, safety scandals involving its 737 MAX jets and repeated delays across multiple programs.

Pentagon’s pick of Boeing to build next-generation F-47 fighter jets in $50B deal stuns experts

The decision to select Boeing over Lockheed Martin startled Wall Street analysts and left Lockheed officials disappointed.

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[Totemic]

It's a Boeing.... so the engine will fall off and the canopy will randomly open while in flight.