From 76 F-22 Raptors To 200 Next-Gen Fighters: How Much Larger America's Air Superiority Fleet Could Get
The US Armed Forces are set to expand their fleet of Next Generation fighter jets, with plans to build over 200 F-47 fighters and potentially nearly 500 6th-Gen airframes across the Air Force, Navy, and Marines. The F-35 Lightning II has already seen over 1,300 deliveries, with plans for over 3,000 to be built.
The US Armed Forces are expanding their Next Generation fighter jet fleet. The Air Force awarded Boeing a contract for the F-47 in early 2025. Over 1,300 F-35 Lightning II jets have been delivered, with plans for over 3,000. The Air Force will have at least 200 F-47 fighters. The Navy and Marines may also acquire the F/A-XX, potentially sharing the same airframe. The combined total of 6th-Gen fighters could be nearly 500. The F-22 Raptor fleet currently stands at 186, but its readiness is limited, with a 40% mission-capable rate in 2024. The US is also developing Collaborative Combat Aircraft, autonomous stealth drones to fly alongside crewed fighters.
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