NGAD: The 6th Generation Fighter Designed to Make the F-22 and F-35 Obsolete
Story by Peter Suciu • 22h •
Summary: The U.S. Air Force's Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) program has reached a key milestone, with Pratt & Whitney completing a critical assessment of its Next-Generation Adaptive Propulsion (NGAP) engine, the XA103, several months back.
-The technology aims to enhance survivability, fuel efficiency, and power management.
-NGAD, involving optionally manned sixth-generation fighters and unmanned Collaborative Combat Aircraft, prioritizes advanced weapons, stealth, digital design, and AI integration.
U.S. Air Force's NGAD Program Reaches Key Propulsion Milestone
The United States Air Force hasn't disclosed which aerospace defense contractor is taking the lead on the Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) program – the effort to develop a "system of systems" that will include a sixth-generation jet fighter to eventually replace the Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor.
Speculation is that either Boeing or Lockheed Martin will be the prime contractor, but Pratt & Whitney, an RTX business, will be responsible for the development of the future fighter's engines.
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