Boeing F-47 NGAD future name guessing

[FlyGuy369]

F-47 Voodoo II, Mustang II, or Warhawk II

 

[Dreamflyer]

Must… Not… Make… Ace Combat…Reference…

I´m not aware of what is happening in Ace Combat games.

 

[Sferrin]

If they’re finally fully committing to stealth, to the point of the design not having a cannon, then Phantom lll could be fitting…

The Phantom II had a cannon. The F-101 did not.

 

[PotatoDeltaWing]

The Phantom II had a cannon. The F-101 did not.

My bad?

 

[Dragonlady]

I still cannot fathom how people can actually believe that the designation has anything to do with the 47th president of the US.

Not that hard when the CSAF himself basically admitted it:

 

[bob225]

F-47 STORMY DANIELS. You heard it here first.

F-47 DominaTor

or Dominatrix?

DonaTrumper?

 

[Scott Kenny]

The Phantom II had a cannon. The F-101 did not.

Not until the F-4E version in the USAF. The USN Phantoms never did get a built-in gun.

 

[EmoBirb]

Not that hard when the CSAF himself basically admitted it:

And you truly believe he didn't just say that on Twitter to cozy up to Trump?

I remain unconvinced.

 

[Arjen]

say that on Twitter to cozy up to Trump?

... by telling what actually happened? I think that IS plausible.

 

[overscan (PaulMM)]

And you truly believe he didn't just say that on Twitter to cozy up to Trump?

I remain unconvinced.

He's the Chief of Staff of the Air Force. If he says it, its true.

This topic is probably nearing its end, we need to wait and see if anyone was right.

 

[Archibald]

F-47 Trumpeter (like the brand of aircraft models)

 

[targetpractice]

I'm splitting my bet between Banshee and Voodoo.

I would like Sabre, though.

 

[Scott Kenny]

I still really like Voodoo II for the name.

 

[Flamey Orca]

F-47 Pegasus ll.

 

[FreedomRinger7]

For a name, how about F-47A Vindicator (Vindiciae Perseverantiae), Vindication of Persistence. Just having fun, sounds appropriate especially with Boeing winning the program in spite of the many issues and obstacles they have been working through.

 

[Ninja]

I still really like Voodoo II for the name.

Spectre and Phantom could work too.

 

[Scott Kenny]

Spectre and Phantom could work too.

Spectre is still in use by the AC-130s, though a Phantom III could work.

 

[Grey Havoc]

Given the Scottish heritage of the current President, how about Greyman?

 

[Ninja]

Spectre is still in use by the AC-130s, though a Phantom III could work.

I forgot about the AC-130s using the name Spectre. Could Eagle II work? Heck, even something Owl related could be fitting. F-47 Grey Owl.

 

[Arjen]

F-47 Eleven.

 

[madhon]

I forgot about the AC-130s using the name Spectre. Could Eagle II work? Heck, even something Owl related could be fitting. F-47 Grey Owl.

The F-15EX is the Eagle II

 

[Musashi311]

F-47 Thunderchief II

F-47 Sabre II

 

[Volkodav]

F-47 Bonespur?

 

[jstar]

Golden Crowned Kinglet....checks all the boxes except ego.
for that, I suggest 'Golden Eagle"

 

[Scott Kenny]

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The project office patch suggests a name like "Thunderbird," "Firebird," or "Phoenix"

 

[Reddington777]

The project office patch suggests a name like "Thunderbird," "Firebird," or "Phoenix"

Pheonix - to have raise itself from the ashes that was the NGAD review?

 

[Brett Davidson]

The project office patch suggests a name like "Thunderbird," "Firebird," or "Phoenix"

I'd eliminate Firebird as it's associated with Slavic folklore (and a famous composition by Stravinsky). Thunderbird is much more American (sorry, Gerry) but the graphic style suggests a flaming Phoenix.

As a caveat, I'll note that it's probably only an internal nickname at this point, just as the YF-23 was nicknamed Black Widow II.

Also, Benjamin Franklin proposed that the turkey should be America's national bird...

Firebird (Slavic folklore) - Wikipedia

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The Firebird - Wikipedia

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[lancer21]

For some reason that reminds me more of a griffon.

 

[PotatoDeltaWing]

F-47 Thunderchief II

F-47 Sabre II

Sabre II would have been the perfect name for a hypothetical production X-32… and certainly more interesting than ‘Erne’.

 

[publiusr]

Stratavore
Silverbolt
Silverblaze
Sejanus
Severus
Starscream

or


Just Plane Bill

 

[Kat Tsun]

"Phantom III"/"Voodoo II" or "Velociraptor (the Dinosaur and not Joe Rogan's Truck)". No in-between.

 

[EmoBirb]

I'd eliminate Firebird as it's associated with Slavic folklore (and a famous composition by Stravinsky). Thunderbird is much more American (sorry, Gerry) but the graphic style suggests a flaming Phoenix.

I believe when the American public hears "firebird" they'll think about a Pontiac, rather than obscure slavic folklore (most Americans couldn't point at more than 3 Slavic countries on a map).

 

[EmoBirb]

"Phantom III"/"Voodoo II" or "Velociraptor (the Dinosaur)". No in-between.

Voodoo II and Phantom III are definitely the picks I'm also leaning towards.

 

[Kat Tsun]

Nice suggestions, but deep down we all know it’s going to be something along the lines of ‘Tactical Supersonic Attack and Reconnaissance’:

the Tsar.

Supersonic Tactical Attack and Reconnaissance...SuperSTAR.

Total Lockheed victory.

 

[Q-nimbus]

Nice suggestions y’all, but as a token of goodwill to his Russian overlords it’s going to be something along the lines of ‘Combat Zone Airborne Raider’ or ‘Crown of Zenith Absolute Ruler’:

The F-47 CZAR.

(Sort of double post as I misspelled czar in an earlier post).

 

[robunos]

F-47 TACO . . .

cheers,
Robin.

 

[Ninja]

The project office patch suggests a name like "Thunderbird," "Firebird," or "Phoenix"

Early F-117 patches had Dragons in it. Other early nicknames for the F-117 were the Black Widow, and Wobbin Goblin. This Phoenix could be a temporary name for the F-47, not it's real name, respectfully.

 

[PotatoDeltaWing]

Personally I find the designation ironic noting foreign countries’ usage of the aircraft in the past.

 

[Scott Kenny]

Early F-117 patches had Dragons in it. Other early nicknames for the F-117 were the Black Widow, and Wobbin Goblin. This Phoenix could be a temporary name for the F-47, not it's real name, respectfully.

Fair point.

 

[Hull down]

Assuming the rumors about direct energy weapons on the F-47 are true, Firebird would be a fitting name.