Uncertainty remains as Trump boasts F-55 and F-22 Super aircraft programmes
The F-22 is undergoing a series of upgrades to boost its lethality and survivability. (Photo: USAF)
While details are light after the President’s comments, the US Air Force (USAF) has long needed to boost its fighter aircraft capabilities, according to USAF and analyst viewpoints.
The US is looking at a possible new twin-engine combat aircraft, along with an upgrade to the F-22, US President Donald J Trump has said.
The remarks came during his tour of Gulf States on 15 May in the wake of the US signing a multi-billion dollar deal with Saudi Arabia and Qatar for a variety of defence equipment.
“We’re going to do an F-55 and - I think, if we get the right price, we have to get the right price - that’ll be two engines and a super upgrade on the F-35, and then we’re going to
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