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Beyond its individual prowess, what truly sets the F-47 apart is its ability to lead networks of collaborative combat aircraft (CCAs). Designed to operate in tandem with autonomous or semi-autonomous drones, these striking platforms can adapt to mission requirements in real-time. This creates a modular, expandable force that can be directed by F-47 pilots, coordinating missions that could previously only be executed by manned aircraft.
With plans to deploy five CCAs for every F-47, the US Air Force envisions a new combat paradigm where a single pilot can orchestrate air operations with greater efficiency and effectiveness, bringing the future of aerial warfare into stark focus.