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Note that this article is from early 2020 and contains links about the F-35 that are much older than that. An updated article would be very interesting.
by Kon-Peki 3y ago
Note that this article is from early 2020 and contains links about the F-35 that are much older than that.
An updated article would be very interesting.
- zokier 3y agoIt is very unlikely that any new raptors will be produced ever. https://aviationweek.com/defense-space/budget-policy-operations/exclusive-new-usaf-chief-staff-outlines-goals https://aviationweek.com/defense-space/budget-policy-operati... > This has long proven difficult in Congress, as evidenced by a saga over the past 10 years in trying to cut the A-10 Thunderbolt II attack jet and now a push to retire 30 non-combat-capable F-22 Raptors. > Those F-22s will be retired as the service is ramping up its Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) platform. > The service plans to award an engineering and manufacturing development contract for NGAD in 2024, as early work starts on the other two programs. https://www.armed-services.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/allvin_apq_responses.pdf https://www.armed-services.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/allvin_a... > To attain the required fighter force, the Air Force must transition its fighter fleet from seven platforms (F-35, F-22, F-16, F-15EX, F-15E, F-15C, A-10) to four platforms (NGAD, F-35, F-15 platform, F-16) and introduce the first operational, uncrewed CCAs. If confirmed, I will work to ensure we have the optimal portfolio mix of capability and capacity to most effectively meet the demands of the 2022 NDS.