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While the F-47 program comes with a hefty price tag—estimated at around $300 million per unit—the projected total expenditure of approximately $75.5 billion seems justified when considering the aircraft’s potential to secure America’s air superiority for the next several decades.

Simply put, the advanced technology ingrained within the F-47 represents an investment in future combat capabilities rather than just an aircraft.

The Road Ahead: What's Next for the F-47?

With timelines suggesting the F-47 could enter testing from 2025 to 2029, speculations arise about the possibility that it has already begun its secret testing phase. The uncertainty surrounding its operational status raises intriguing questions about the future of military aviation.