US Navy’s 6th-gen fighter pursues unique design, independent of Air Force NGAD
The Navy emphasizes affordability and practicality with “derivative-type engine solutions” to avoid the Air Force’s acquisition delays and budget overruns.
Updated: Nov 19, 2024 02:13 PM EST
Kapil Kajal
US Navy’s 6th-gen fighter pursues unique design, independent of Air Force NGAD
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The US Navy is moving forward with plans for the F/A-XX, a new fighter jet designed to replace the aging F/A-18E/F Super Hornet.
This aircraft aims to be cost-effective, versatile, and independent of Air Force technologies, particularly those used in the Next-Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) platform, which relies on advanced adaptive engines.
While the Navy and Air Force are developing new fighter jets, their approaches differ significantly.
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