US’ first sixth-gen fighter jet to fly in 2028, prototype development underway [F-47]Interesting Engineering ^ | July 31, 2026 | Prabhat Ranjan MishraPosted on by Red BadgerThe F-47 program has entered its engineering and manufacturing development phase with unprecedented maturity. The F-47 program has entered its engineering and manufacturing development phase with unprecedented maturity. Kalawin/USAF===========================================================================The United States’ next-generation fighter aircraft program has reached a significant milestone. Adversaries are investing heavily in long-range missiles, integrated air-defense systems, electronic warfare, cyber capabilities, and next-generation fighter aircraft. Officials have revealed that the F-47 program has entered its engineering and manufacturing development phase with unprecedented maturity.