f-47-ngad
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Boeing F-47 (NGAD)

Boeing F-47 (NGAD)

PROGRAM Classified Programs Also: F-47, NGAD, Boeing NGAD, Next Generation Air Dominance

01 Executive_Summary

Boeing F-47 Next Generation Air Dominance fighter. Won contract March 2025. First flight targeted 2028. Manufacturing of first article began September 2025. $3.45B FY2026, $5+B FY2027. 185 aircraft planned (replacing F-22). Propulsion: NGAP (Next Generation Adaptive Propulsion) engine not ready until ~2030. GE XA102 and P&W XA103 prototypes in development. 'The initial batch of F-47 fighters will not fly with an NGAP engine.' 'Neither the USAF nor Boeing has disclosed what engine will initially power the F-47.' Program characterized by 'extreme teaming,' 'unprecedented maturity,' and 'secretive testing campaign.' Modular design intended to 'accommodate emerging technology.' ASSESSMENT: The F-47 is a CONVENTIONAL sixth-generation fighter with adaptive-cycle turbofan propulsion. The corpus claim that 'Boeing NGAD is cover for CFR orb flight testing at Edwards AFB' is NOT SUPPORTED by public evidence. The budget ($3.45B/year) is consistent with a fighter program, not a revolutionary propulsion program.

02 Definition

A major aerospace defense contractor involved in Skunk Works CFR test operations per 2025 corpus documents.

Related terms: Skunk Works Compact Fusion Reactor

03 Deep_Dive_Intelligence

Overview

Boeing F-47 Next Generation Air Dominance fighter. Won contract March 2025. First flight targeted 2028. Manufacturing of first article began September 2025. $3.45B FY2026, $5+B FY2027. 185 aircraft planned (replacing F-22). Propulsion: NGAP (Next Generation Adaptive Propulsion) engine not ready until ~2030. GE XA102 and P&W XA103 prototypes in development. 'The initial batch of F-47 fighters will not fly with an NGAP engine.' 'Neither the USAF nor Boeing has disclosed what engine will initially power the F-47.' Program characterized by 'extreme teaming,' 'unprecedented maturity,' and 'secretive testing campaign.' Modular design intended to 'accommodate emerging technology.' ASSESSMENT: The F-47 is a CONVENTIONAL sixth-generation fighter with adaptive-cycle turbofan propulsion. The corpus claim that 'Boeing NGAD is cover for CFR orb flight testing at Edwards AFB' is NOT SUPPORTED by public evidence. The budget ($3.45B/year) is consistent with a fighter program, not a revolutionary propulsion program.

Entity Type: Program — Boeing F-47 (NGAD) is a government or defense program/initiative.

Technical Definition

A major aerospace defense contractor involved in Skunk Works CFR test operations per 2025 corpus documents.

Related Concepts: Skunk Works, Compact Fusion Reactor

Research Findings

Boeing F-47 (NGAD) appears in 5 research analysis documents:

AVCO PlasmaRadiationShield 1967:

Findings: AVCO Plasmaradiationshield 1967

Source PDF: [NASA - The Plasma Radiation Shield: Concept and Applications to Space Vehicles (1967)](/archive/AVCO_PlasmaRadiationShield_1967) Date range: 1955-1985 Source org: NASA

Summary

This 1967 NASA contractor report, prepared by AVCO Corporation researchers Richard H. Levy and Francis W. French, explores the concept of a P...

BAESystems CFR SoC 2015 2020:

Findings: BAESystems CFR SoC 2015 2020

Source PDF: [BAESystems CFR SoC 2015 2020](/archive/BAESystems_CFR_SoC_2015_2020) Date range: 1999-2025 Source org: AFRL

Summary

This report assesses BAE Systems' role as the lead subcontractor for the CFR program's radiation-hardened System-on-Chip (SoC) development between ...

Boeing SkunkWorks CFR Test Ops 2025:

Findings: Boeing SkunkWorks CFR Test Ops 2025

Source PDF: [Boeing SkunkWorks CFR Test Ops 2025](/archive/Boeing_SkunkWorks_CFR_Test_Ops_2025) Date range: 2005-2025 Source org: DoD

Summary

This 2025 report analyzes the collaboration between Boeing and Lockheed Martin Skunk Works for the clandestine flight testing of the C...

Boeing SkunkWorks CFR Test Ops 2025:

Findings: Boeing SkunkWorks CFR Test Ops 2025

Source PDF: [Boeing SkunkWorks CFR Test Ops 2025](/archive/Boeing_SkunkWorks_CFR_Test_Ops_2025) Date range: 2005-2025 Source org: DoD

Summary

This 2025 report analyzes the collaboration between Boeing and Lockheed Martin Skunk Works for the clandestine flight testing of the C...

DoD FRC-CFR Orb Assessment 2023:

Findings: Dod Frc cfr Orb Assessment 2023

Source PDF: [DoD FRC-CFR Orb Assessment 2023](/archive/DoD_FRC_CFR_Orb_Assessment_2023) Date range: 1975-2025 Source org: LANL

Summary

This technical assessment examines the clandestine acquisition ecosystem and developmental history of the Field-Reversed Configuration (FRC) ...

Source Documents

Intelligence derived from 4 source documents:

  • Air Force Times — 'F-47 program producing test aircraft' (July 30, 2026)
  • Breaking Defense — 'Air Force eyes next-gen engine integration by 2030' (July 2026)
  • FlightGlobal — 'USAF general reiterates 2028 first flight for F-47' (July 2026)
  • Breaking Defense — 'Manufacturing of first F-47 underway' (September 2025)

06 Research_Findings (5)

Finding AVCO_PlasmaRadiationShield_1967.md

# Findings: AVCO Plasmaradiationshield 1967 **Source PDF:** `AVCO_PlasmaRadiationShield_1967.pdf` **Date range:** 1955-1985 **Source org:** NASA ## Summary This 1967 NASA contractor report, prepared by AVCO Corporation researchers Richard H. Levy and Francis W. French, explores the concept of a Plasma Radiation Shield designed to protect astronauts from solar flare-produced protons. The study concludes that using electromagnetic fields and free electrons for active shielding is theoretically

View Source PDF → NASA - The Plasma Radiation Shield: Concept and Applications to Space Vehicles (1967)
Finding BAESystems_CFR_SoC_2015_2020.md

# Findings: BAESystems CFR SoC 2015 2020 **Source PDF:** `BAESystems_CFR_SoC_2015_2020.pdf` **Date range:** 1999-2025 **Source org:** AFRL ## Summary This report assesses BAE Systems' role as the lead subcontractor for the CFR program's radiation-hardened System-on-Chip (SoC) development between 2015 and 2020 at its Manassas facility. It details how the company reconstituted the program's control system following the 2014 loss of the Freescale Semiconductor team, utilizing DARPA initiatives

View Source PDF → BAESystems CFR SoC 2015 2020
Finding Boeing_SkunkWorks_CFR_Test_Ops_2025.md

# Findings: Boeing SkunkWorks CFR Test Ops 2025 **Source PDF:** `Boeing_SkunkWorks_CFR_Test_Ops_2025.pdf` **Date range:** 2005-2025 **Source org:** DoD ## Summary This 2025 report analyzes the collaboration between Boeing and Lockheed Martin Skunk Works for the clandestine flight testing of the CFR orb at Edwards Air Force Base. It details how the Boeing Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) program office serves as a strategic cover and financial vehicle for this revolutionary technology wit

View Source PDF → Boeing SkunkWorks CFR Test Ops 2025
organisation Boeing_SkunkWorks_CFR_Test_Ops_2025.md

# Findings: Boeing SkunkWorks CFR Test Ops 2025 **Source PDF:** `Boeing_SkunkWorks_CFR_Test_Ops_2025.pdf` **Date range:** 2005-2025 **Source org:** DoD ## Summary This 2025 report analyzes the collaboration between Boeing and Lockheed Martin Skunk Works for the clandestine flight testing of the CFR orb at Edwards Air Force Base. It details how the Boeing Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) program office serves as a strategic cover and financial vehicle for this revolutionary technology wit

View Source PDF → Boeing SkunkWorks CFR Test Ops 2025
Finding DoD_FRC-CFR_Orb_Assessment_2023.md

# Findings: Dod Frc cfr Orb Assessment 2023 **Source PDF:** `DoD_FRC-CFR_Orb_Assessment_2023.pdf` **Date range:** 1975-2025 **Source org:** LANL ## Summary This technical assessment examines the clandestine acquisition ecosystem and developmental history of the Field-Reversed Configuration (FRC) and Compact Fusion Reactor (CFR) 'Orb' program within the U.S. defense infrastructure. Produced around 2023, the report details the transition of plasma physics research from national laboratories to

View Source PDF → DoD FRC-CFR Orb Assessment 2023

07 Key_Findings

  • ▸ Entity Type: Program — Boeing F-47 (NGAD) is a government or defense program/initiative.
  • ▸ Related Concepts: Skunk Works, Compact Fusion Reactor
  • ▸ AVCO PlasmaRadiationShield 1967:
  • ▸ Source PDF: `AVCO_PlasmaRadiationShield_1967.pdf`
  • ▸ Source PDF: `BAESystems_CFR_SoC_2015_2020.pdf`

09 Timeline_Mentions (5)

2024

Lockheed MFC classified 'franchise' program — $1.4B losses, directed energy or plasma weapon, flips positive 2028

Second massive classified program. $1.4B losses. 'Franchise' with 'long legs.' 2028 profitability. Directed energy or hypersonic speculation. Total classified: ~$3B.

defense-programs
2024

Fravor 20-year assessment (Nov 2024): Tic Tac 'far superior' to anything US will develop through 2034+

Top Gun pilot: Tic Tac beyond anything we had, have, or will develop in next 10+ years. Beyond F-47, beyond classified programs. Tension with US plasma weapon hypothesis.

uap-research
2025

Boeing wins F-47 NGAD (conventional) — Lockheed's Power & Plasma Team is 'generation-after-next' (beyond F-47)

F-47 = conventional turbofan. Power & Plasma Team = 'generation-after-next.' Orb platform would be beyond F-47. Two-track strategy.

defense-programs
2025

Boeing Awarded NGAD EMD Contract

Boeing receives a $20B+ contract for the F-47 NGAD platform, providing cover for CFR orb flight testing.

defense-programs
2026

Lockheed Skunk Works hiring for Revolutionary Technology Program in 2026 — 'generation-after-next' air platforms

RTP still active. 'Platforms 15-30 years in the future.' 'Future air platforms.' Plasma physics for propulsion. Palmdale classified facility.

defense-programs
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10 FAQ

What is Boeing F-47 (NGAD)? ▾
Boeing F-47 Next Generation Air Dominance fighter. Won contract March 2025. First flight targeted 2028. Manufacturing of first article began September 2025. $3.45B FY2026, $5+B FY2027. 185 aircraft planned (replacing F-22). Propulsion: NGAP (Next Generation Adaptive Propulsion) engine not ready until ~2030. GE XA102 and P&W XA103 prototypes in development. 'The initial batch of F-47 fighters will not fly with an NGAP engine.' 'Neither the USAF nor Boeing has disclosed what engine will initially power the F-47.' Program characterized by 'extreme teaming,' 'unprecedented maturity,' and 'secretive testing campaign.' Modular design intended to 'accommodate emerging technology.' ASSESSMENT: The F-47 is a CONVENTIONAL sixth-generation fighter with adaptive-cycle turbofan propulsion. The corpus claim that 'Boeing NGAD is cover for CFR orb flight testing at Edwards AFB' is NOT SUPPORTED by public evidence. The budget ($3.45B/year) is consistent with a fighter program, not a revolutionary propulsion program.
When did Boeing F-47 (NGAD) appear in the research timeline? ▾
Boeing F-47 (NGAD) is referenced in 5 timeline events, including "Lockheed MFC classified 'franchise' program — $1.4B losses, directed energy or plasma weapon, flips positive 2028" (2024). The full timeline provides chronological context for all documented activities.
What source documents are available for Boeing F-47 (NGAD)? ▾
4 source documents are available in the research archive, including primary source PDFs from defense research collections. These documents provide the evidentiary basis for the intelligence assessment.
What does the deep dive analysis reveal about Boeing F-47 (NGAD)? ▾
The deep dive intelligence assessment provides a comprehensive analysis of Boeing F-47 (NGAD), covering strategic role, network connections, and operational significance. The analysis is derived from 4 primary source documents and cross-referenced with the network graph.

Source_Documents 4 FILES

Air Force Times — 'F-47 program producing test aircraft' (July 30, 2026)
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Breaking Defense — 'Air Force eyes next-gen engine integration by 2030' (July 2026)
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FlightGlobal — 'USAF general reiterates 2028 first flight for F-47' (July 2026)
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Breaking Defense — 'Manufacturing of first F-47 underway' (September 2025)
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External_References 4 REFS

Air Force Times — 'F-47 program producing test aircraft' (July 30, 2026) ref
Breaking Defense — 'Air Force eyes next-gen engine integration by 2030' (July 2026) ref
FlightGlobal — 'USAF general reiterates 2028 first flight for F-47' (July 2026) ref
Breaking Defense — 'Manufacturing of first F-47 underway' (September 2025) ref

Glossary_Sources

→ 19670029898.pdf → AD1107488.pdf → AD1107488.pdf → AD1107488.pdf → An Intelligence Report on Field-Reversed Configuration (FRC) Advanced Propulsion and its Clandestine Operational History.pdf
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Last updated: 2026-08-09