Definitely more attractive than the F-35 or the hideous X-32 "Monica".
Posted on 08/25/2025 11:07:42 AM PDT by whyilovetexas111
In a future conflict with China, technological superiority alone will not be enough; “mass matters.” The vast distances of the Indo-Pacific and the limitations of sea-launched airpower create a critical need for a large, land-based fleet of long-range, 6th-generation F-47 fighters. A substantial number of F-47s would be essential to overwhelm enemy defenses, deliver the necessary volume of ordnance, and create a resilient, networked force capable of shortening the sensor-to-shooter timeline. Without a large F-47 fleet, the U.S. risks being unable to effectively project power and prevail in a great-power conflict.
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Interesting that they are bringing back the F-47, originally known as the P-47 Thunderbolt, which was retired from active duty in the Air Force in 1949 but served for a few years longer in the Air National Guard.
No one in their right mind thinks we can have dominate air superiority with 179 F22s, half of which are operational at any given time.
The F-35s will control the drones.
If you were even slightly informed on the subject, you should know that Boeing is prime on the F-47.
Big defense contractors, future retired flag ranks, congressmen and senators need the money.
Definitely more attractive than the F-35 or the hideous X-32 "Monica".
“In a future conflict with China...”
Wait, please first explain scenarios where it would be either reasonable or unavoidable that the USA gets into a shooting war with China.
Bingo!
The B-47 was a widow maker due to structural deficiencies.
How about: China attacks US forces.
swords turned into plowshares is for the millennium that will begin after the second coming of Jesus Christ .. so we should not get our hopes up. It is best to pay attention to Paul in his letter to the Thessalonians ..... 1 Thessalonians 5:3 in the Bible, where he warns that sudden destruction will occur at a time when people think there is peace and security, like labor pains on a pregnant woman.
Scenario 1: China pre-emptively attacks a US asset like Hawaii or Guam, or US bases in Korea or Japan while attacking Taiwan.
Scenario 2: China attacks our navy assets on the high seas.
Scenario 3: US honors defense treaties with allies like Korea, Japan and Taiwan.
Scenario 4: China initiates a direct attack against the continental US with ICBMs.
Scenario 5: China holds our country hostage with threats of strikes from space borne weapons system.
NGAD = next generation air dominance
well, when the production gets cut back, you get 1/3 the planes at the same cost. Pentagon budget math, gotta love it.
well, when the production gets cut back, you get 1/3 the planes at the same cost. Pentagon budget math, gotta love it.
One clarification: We do not have a treaty obligation to come to the defense of Taiwan in the event it is attacked.
NGAD
I don’t even want to think about how that’s pronounced.
I was thinking P-47 Thunderbolt........
Build a two-engine stealth airframe and use F-35 engines, avionics and cockpit design. Only the airframe need be a major development item.
It would have the advantage of being able to be reliably put into service in about a year.
WIKI
The TRA does not guarantee or relinquish the U.S. intervening militarily if the PRC attacks or invades Taiwan, as its primary purpose is to ensure that the Taiwan policy will not be changed unilaterally by the U.S. president and ensure any decision to defend Taiwan will be made with the consent of the Congress.
The act states that “the United States will make available to Taiwan such defense articles and defense services in such quantity as may be necessary to enable Taiwan to maintain a sufficient self-defense capability”....
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taiwan_Relations_Act
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