Does US have 6th gen fighter?

The US Air Force has revealed more on its sixth generation fighter jet, the centre-piece of its Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) system. The jet, which is poised to replace the F-22 Raptor, will be a multirole fighter, according to USAF chief of staff, General Charles Q.

Which country has 6th generation aircraft?

Several countries have announced the development of a sixth-generation aircraft program, including China, Japan, the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Italy, Sweden, Germany, Spain, Russia and India.

WHAT WILL 6th gen fighters do?

6th-generation fighters will be expected to operate in highly contested areas that could even make F-35 and F-22 pilots sweat, and as such, they’ll have to be highly survivable.

Is there a sixth generation fighter in the Air Force?

Sixth-generation jet fighter. The USAF is pursuing development and acquisition of a sixth-generation fighter through the Penetrating Counter Air to replace its existing air superiority aircraft such as the McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle and complement existing platforms in service such as the Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor.

Is the digital century a sixth generation fighter?

According to Defense News, the Digital Century Series is much different than the Air Force’s initial sixth-generation fighter project, known as Penetrating Counter Air, which the service wanted to field the early 2030s.

Is the United States pursuing next generation fighters?

The United States and several European nations are pursuing next-generation fighters. While many details are closely held or are still being fleshed out, a picture is starting to emerge of the capabilities they will possess.

What to expect from the sixth gen aircraft?

While many details are closely held or are still being fleshed out, a picture is starting to emerge of the capabilities they will possess. A mockup of a Franco-German-Spanish stealth jet, part of the Future Combat Air System, or FCAS, was unveiled at the Paris Air Show in June.