Ali_Baba
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Not too sure if Tempest can make it by 2035, because they would need the tech demo up already. Maybe I just not followed the program enough but I don't think they have tech demo prototype up yet, and if they don't have them by 2025, chances are you are not getting them by 2035.
NGAD already had work on tech prototype.
The Air Force’s next-gen fighter has moved into a critical new phase
Air Force Sec. Frank Kendall hopes NGAD will show its capabilities by the end of the decade.www.defensenews.com
Assembly of tech Prototype in progress - flying by 2027(wiki says 2026-2027 but i cant see the ref for 2026 in their links). Tempest programme is very tightly managed - all partners are in agreement and pointing in the same direction with the same vision(benefit of not having a joint project with France or Germany involved!!! ).
Britain starts manufacturing on new fighter jet demonstrator
The UK has begun manufacturing and assembling the main structure of its first new fighter jet protoype in four decades.
ukdefencejournal.org.uk
UK Advances Tempest Demonstrator Toward 2027 First Flight | Aviation Week Network
The UK is signaling Tempest’s lead over the European FCAS with advances in ground test rigs and engine aerodynamic work.
aviationweek.com
Britain unveils new stealth fighter design
The three nations of the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) – the UK, Italy, and Japan – have unveiled a new concept model of their next-generation combat aircraft. Set to be in service by 2035, this aircraft will be among the world's most advanced, fighter jets.
ukdefencejournal.org.uk
Tempest is more likely to meet its timelines than NGAD i reckon ( imho ).
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