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    6th Generation Aircraft Discussion

    Probably still working discreetly. The chart below gives the time elapsed from a GO signal to the flight of the first prototype for various US aircraft developed by Lockheed Martin/Skunkworks. Amazing that Skunkworks flew the first prototype of the A-12, essentially a single seat SR-71 in 28...
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    6th Generation Aircraft Discussion

    Will Roper the boss of the US Airforce Acquisitions is trying to turn the traditional procurement process on it's head. Whether he will be successful is anyone guess. But his advocacy of a modern present day digital version of the Century Fighter Series should maintain if not increase the number...
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    6th Generation Aircraft Discussion

    The US Air Force has not disclosed which manufacturer has built this 6th gen aircraft now undergoing test flights. Given below are renderings from the major aerospace defense contractors. The common factor is the absence of a vertical stabilizer in all three, which will help broadband stealth...
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