What will be the next US fighter jet?

The USAF is pursuing development and acquisition of a sixth-generation fighter through the Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) program to replace its existing air superiority fighters such as the McDonnell Douglas F-15 platforms and eventually the Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor.

Do fighter jets fly with Air Force One?

The Air Force usually does not have fighter aircraft escort the presidential aircraft over the United States but it has occurred. The first instance came during the state funeral of John F.

What is the 6th-generation stealth fighter jet?

Air Force senior leaders are now saying that the already airborne U.S. Air Force 6th-generation stealth fighter jet will replace the F-22 Raptor stealth fighter jet and operate as a “multi-role” fighter, developments which offer a small glimpse into some of the thinking and tactical planning for the highly-secret aircraft.

Is a sixth-generation fighter jet in the Air Force’s future?

A futuristic look at a sixth-generation fighter jet, from the Air Force Research Lab. Credit: AFRL. While many envision a futuristic manned fighter as a successor to today’s fifth-generation platforms, Roper has said the NGAD program could include fighters and autonomous drones fighting side-by-side, the report said.

Does ngad look like an American F-35?

In fact, NGAD may look a lot like one of these fighters, though if the Air Force wanted a stealthy design to riff off, there’s only one (F-35) currently in production. China’s J-20 fighter at the Zhuhai Air Show, 2016.

Did the Air Force just fly a new prototype fighter?

Yes, that’s mind-blowing. The U.S. Air Force announced it has already flown a new prototype fighter. We know virtually nothing about the new plane other than it exists. Most observers did not expect a new fighter for another decade.