The post analyzes viral footage of an exotic aircraft near Area 51 that may be a Boeing F-47 (NGAD) progenitor, featuring an unexpected configuration (long shovel-like nose, large canards, rear-set swept wings) versus the commonly expected tailless delta concept. If authentic, it suggests different stealth/aerodynamic tradeoffs and a potentially new sixth-gen airframe layout entering flight testing.
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otherside: natofirst seen 2026-06-05
Alleged Boeing F-47/NGAD test aircraft with canards seen near Area 51
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- The War Zone · https://www.twz.com/air/why-does-the-f-47s-design-look-so-different-than-what-many-expectedWhy Does The F-47’s Design Look So Different Than What Many Expected?