Lockheed Martin unveils design features of the sixth generation fighter

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The main supplier of aircraft for the US Air Force Lockheed Martin presented the concept of the sixth generation fighter, which should replace the unsuccessful F-22 Raptor. The aircraft is being developed taking into account its use in a possible conflict with China as part of the NGAD project.

It is assumed that it will be a twin-engine aircraft with diamond wings without vertical tail. The shape of the somewhat elongated "flying wing" should provide the stealth capabilities of the new fighter. It is expected that new Technology the secrecy of the sixth generation aircraft will make it possible to overcome all modern air defense systems.



The low cockpit has limited visibility, but this must be compensated for by the capabilities of the interactive helmet. High-tech helmets, which significantly expand the field of vision, are already being used on fifth-generation F-35 and J-20 fighters. Despite the manufacturer's ambitions, a large-scale re-equipment of the US Air Force with sixth-generation fighters is not expected based on the estimated cost of the aircraft. The Pentagon budget will allow the purchase of no more than 100 units of new fighters.

Military Watch Magazine notes that the new Lockheed Martin fighter will have to compete with the sixth generation Chinese aircraft, which is currently being actively developed in China. Obviously, the situation around Taiwan is the catalyst for new developments.

It is expected that the NGAD fighter and its yet unnamed Chinese competitor will enter service with their countries almost simultaneously. China is able to effectively conduct its own developments, taking into account the latest technologies

- writes a magazine.
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  1. Vladimir Tuzakov
    Vladimir Tuzakov
    +2
    28 October 2022 13: 54
    The sixth generation fighters will obviously be unmanned, the cockpit is possible for the pilot, but for fine-tuning the fighter and other things, but not for service. The United States throws various provocative stuffing, because the USSR, later the Russian Federation, were constantly dragged second, copying after the products of the United States. It's time to change the existing situation and take the lead, at least in terms of the main armament.
  2. Sergeant of the Soviet Army
    Sergeant of the Soviet Army
    +1
    29 October 2022 15: 24
    Bullshit. Airplanes, by definition, cannot be invisible, since they have a thermal trail behind them, therefore they will still be detected. To be truly invisible to air defense, you need to fly without engines at all, and low, low, but then these will be victims for MANPADS. In general, military fighter aircraft seem to be reaching a dead end.
  3. kalita
    kalita
    +2
    29 October 2022 16: 25
    We need to check on the S-500. Send.
  4. Boa kaa
    Boa kaa
    0
    30 October 2022 16: 47
    It is expected that the NGAD fighter and its yet unnamed Chinese competitor will enter service with their countries almost simultaneously. China is able to effectively conduct its own developments, taking into account the latest technologies

    The Yankees at least conceptually represent their "New GAD". And the whales, alas, have nothing to "copy-paste" from yet!
    So, - "at the same time" will not work. This time. Yes
    Second, the I didn’t hear that the whales finished their dviguns to the requirements of at least the 5th generation ... Their 15th model dvigla still doesn’t even pull 1000 hours of engine life. Or do you think that the eroplane will be sent with a new engine for each new flight!?
    Therefore, it is not a fact that everything will be as the pro-Chinese observer of the Amerskoye Zh-la writes. Most likely, the Yankees will again compete with these "intolerant" Russians.
    IMHO.
    1. Vladimir Tuzakov
      Vladimir Tuzakov
      0
      30 November 2022 20: 58
      Their 15th engine model still does not even pull 1000 hours of service life

      let's calculate: 3 hours for a flight, more than 300 flights in total. Hard work 150 days, two departures per day. Quite enough, even many will not live to see a full raid, vain worries. The SVO showed the need for mass weapons, because the expense is incredible. Therefore, piece goods quickly move into the category of losses and further absence. So it should be optimal in terms of capabilities and mass character.