The Air Force’s Secret New Fighter Jet Will Be Unstoppable—But What You’ve Seen Is a Clever Deception

The Air Force’s Secret New Fighter Jet Will Be Unstoppable—But What You’ve Seen Is a Clever Deception

With advanced engines, drone control, and stealth features, the F-47 fighter jet could redefine air combat—that is, if its design lives up to the hype.

U.S. Air Force test pilots train with Swedish JAS 39 Gripen fighter jet at in Linköping

During their stay, the American pilots participated in simulator training and theoretical briefings before performing flights in the front seat of the two-seat Gripen D. The rear seat was occupied by Swedish instructors. According to FMV, only experienced test pilots are permitted to conduct such flights. “We have an exchange programme with the two major American test pilot schools, where they send students here to fly the Gripen, and we send ou…