Full F-47 Production Line "Not Too Far Away": USAF General

A senior U.S. Air Force acquisition official said a full production line for Boeing's F-47 is getting closer as the program ramps up. Boeing is expanding its St. Louis facilities, at least one pre-production aircraft is being built, and the Air Force continues to target a first flight in 2028. The service's stated plan is to acquire at least 185 F-47s, with operational aircraft expected in the early 2030s. The article does not disclose a firm production-line start date, annual production rate, or detailed classified performance and cost data.