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Tango01 | 29 Apr 2017 12:50 p.m. PST |
…Next-Generation 6th Generation Fighter to Come After the F-35 "Fighter jets in 20-years may likely contain the next-generation of stealth technoology, electronic warfare, sophisticated computer processing and algorithms, increased autonomy, hypersonic weapons and so-called "smart-skins" where sensors are built into the side of the aircraft itself. Some of these characteristics may have been on display more than a year ago when Northrop Grumman's SuperBowl AD revealed a flashy first look at its rendering of a new 6th-generation fighter jet. Northrop is one of a number of major defense industry manufacturers who will bid for a contract to build the new plane – when the time is right. While there are not many details available on this work, it is safe to assume Northrop is advancing concepts, technology and early design work toward this end. Boeing is also in the early phases of development of a 6th-gen design, according to a report in Defense News…" Main page link Amicalement Armand
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Lion in the Stars | 01 May 2017 8:06 p.m. PST |
My guess is that we will have flights of 1-2 manned fighters and probably 3 unmanned fighters for each manned fighter. The manned fighter is there to provide the "leash control" for the unmanned birds. |
Tango01 | 02 May 2017 9:43 p.m. PST |
Probably…. Amicalement Armand
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