Boeing Patents Radical Tailless Fighter Design for Next-Generation Program
Boeing has filed a patent for a new sixth-generation fighter jet, a potential contender for the U.S. Air Force's Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) program. The innovative design ditches the traditional twin-tail configuration seen on aircraft like the F-22 Raptor. Instead, it incorporates canards—small forward-mounted wings—to maintain maneuverability and control. Key stealth features include engine air intakes positioned on top of the fuselage, which helps to reduce its radar cross-section from ground-based threats. This conceptual aircraft represents a significant step in the high-stakes competition to develop a successor to the F-22.
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