From 2030, the F-22 will start giving way to sixth-generation fighters.
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Today Center aviation Systems (Aeronautical System Center) of the United States Department of Defense at Wright-Patterson Air Force (Ohio) has announced a request for information (CRFI - capability request for information) for the development of a sixth generation fighter. Developer concepts must be submitted by December 17th.
The base estimate (CBA - Capability Based Assessment) of the sixth generation fighter aircraft provides for the possibility of achieving the initial operational readiness of new aircraft for the 2030 year. This will be the first step towards replacing fifth-generation F-22 Raptor fighters. It is planned to replace only this aircraft.
The request for information states that the fighter of a new generation should have complex offensive and defensive capabilities, have many functions, such as the ability to perform air defense and anti-missile defense (IAMD), to carry out direct air support (CAS). Support), interception of air targets (AI - Air Interdiction). The aircraft must be able to fully perform EW tasks and the ability to conduct reconnaissance.
A promising machine must have advanced electronic warfare systems, sophisticated integrated air defense systems, detect the enemy in passive mode of sensor operation, a comprehensive self-defense system, weapon directed energy and perform cyber attacks. The fighter should be able to operate in areas with strong air defenses that can be created in 2030-2050.
It is also reported that the US government wants to learn more about the possibility of creating non-kinetic weapons, auxiliary energy sources, a more efficient system for removing heat from the surface of the aircraft and the concept of optionally manned systems.
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