F-22 Raptor vs F-35 Lightning II vs F-47 NGAD — which fighter represents the future of American air dominance?
For decades, the United States has pushed fighter aircraft technology further than ever before. From the unmatched air superiority and supercruise capabilities of the F-22 Raptor, to the revolutionary sensor fusion and multirole versatility of the F-35 Lightning II, America is now entering a new era with the F-47 and the Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) program.
But these aircraft were never designed to do exactly the same job.
The F-22 Raptor was built to dominate the skies.
The F-35 Lightning II was designed to connect the entire battlefield.
And the F-47 NGAD represents a future where fighters may command networks of autonomous drones, artificial intelligence, advanced sensors, electronic warfare systems, and next-generation weapons.
In this deep dive, we compare the evolution of America's most advanced fighter aircraft and explore how air combat has changed from speed and maneuverability to stealth, information warfare, artificial intelligence, autonomous drones, and networked combat.
• F-22 Raptor vs F-35 Lightning II vs F-47 NGAD
Source: The Buzz
