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- The F-47 is the next-generation air dominance fighter aircraft for the United States Air Force.
- The aircraft is designed to replace the Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor.
- Boeing was awarded the contract to develop and manufacture the F-47 under the NGAD (Next Generation Air Dominance) program.
- The NGAD system is a family of connected systems, including drones and a manned fighter jet.
- The F-47 will fly over 1,000 nautical miles without the need for refuelling.
- It is expected to achieve speeds faster than Mach 2.
- The design includes stealth++ features beyond current stealth aircraft standards.
- The F-47 will integrate radar systems using gallium nitride for high power and efficiency.
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