The Boeing F-47 is a sixth-generation fighter aircraft being developed by Boeing for the U.S. Air Force (USAF) as part of the Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) program. It is intended to replace the Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor and ensure air superiority for decades to come. The USAF aims to have it operational by the end of the decade.

• Contract Award: Boeing was awarded a $20 billion Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) contract for the F-47. This contract includes maturing, integrating, and testing all aspects of the F-47, producing test aircraft, and options for low-rate initial production.
• Competition: Boeing competed against Lockheed Martin for the NGAD contract. Northrop Grumman withdrew from the competition in 2023.
• Program Pause: The NGAD program was paused in May 2024 for a review of costs and requirements.
• Experimental Aircraft: Experimental versions of the F-47 have been secretly flying for almost five years.

• Sixth-Generation Fighter: The F-47 is designed as a sixth-generation fighter, incorporating advanced technologies for air superiority.
• Air Superiority: It will serve as an air superiority fighter designed to establish and maintain control of the skies in combat zones.
• Family of Systems: The F-47 is intended to be part of a broader "family of systems," integrating manned jets, uncrewed aircraft (Collaborative Combat Aircraft - CCA), and advanced digital infrastructure.
• Drone Integration: The F-47 will be capable of coordinating operations with drone swarms.
• Stealth: The F-47 will feature state-of-the-art stealth technologies, making it "virtually unseeable" on radar.
• Speed and Maneuverability: The aircraft is expected to have a top speed in the region of Mach 2 and exceptional maneuverability.
• Range: The F-47 will have significantly longer range than fifth-generation fighters.
• Engine: The F-47 will likely be powered by either the General Electric XA102 or Pratt & Whitney XA103 engine.

• Replacing F-22: The F-47 is being developed as the successor to the F-22 Raptor, the Air Force's current top air superiority fighter.
• Countering Global Threats: The F-47 is intended to counter advanced aerial capabilities of near-peer adversaries like China and Russia. It is tailored to counter future high-end fights, particularly in the Indo-Pacific theater.
• Economic Impact: The contract is expected to revitalize Boeing's military aviation division, particularly its fighter production line in St. Louis, Missouri.
• Political Significance: The aircraft has received the designation F-47, which may be a tribute to President Donald Trump, the 47th U.S. president.

• Cost: The NGAD program is expected to be one of the most expensive aircraft efforts in U.S. history, raising concerns about affordability.
• Effectiveness: Some analysts question whether a manned fighter jet is the most effective platform for future conflicts, suggesting that drone technology may be a better option.
• Program Delays: There have been concerns about potential program delays and the impact on the Air Force's combat capabilities.