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F-15 and F-22 procurement lessons may shape Air Force choices on the F-47

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An analyst argues that the budgetary histories of the F-15 and F-22 offer lessons as the Air Force prepares to procure the F-47. The comparison highlights the difficult funding and acquisition choices that may confront the new fighter program.

Discovered 2026-10-27T09:50:42.005782-07:00 | 2026-10-27T09:50:42.005782-07:00

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  • The F-15 and F-22’s procurement histories are being used to frame potential budget and acquisition trade-offs for the F-47.
  • How the Air Force balances cost, quantity and program priorities will shape the new fighter’s procurement; the article provides no specific cost or fleet-size figures.

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