Lockheed Skunk Works has hinted at what a sixth-generation American fighter jet might look like with a cryptic Instagram post.

Skunk Works, a division of Lockheed Martin, posted a mysterious drawing on Instagram in honor of its 80th anniversary.

Perhaps this is a hint at what the sixth generation fighter will look like.

What is known

The Skunk Works is supposed to have shown the blueprint.manned tactical aircraft of the sixth generation, which is being developed under the Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) program. Or at least related to it.

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Previously, at least one fighter demonstrator took to the air. It is also known that at different stages of testing for many years there were three demonstrators of the next generation aircraft at once.

The published drawing is similar to the pictures,previously demonstrated by Lockheed Martin and other defense contractors. In particular, it should be noted similar features in the delta-shaped airframe without vertical and horizontal stabilizers.

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The US Air Force wants next yearsign a contract for the development of a fighter. Secretary Frank Kendall (Frank Kendall) believes that the aircraft will cost several hundred million dollars. Due to the high price, only one prototype will be signed under the NGAD program.

The service wants to receive approximately 200 sixth-generation fighters. They will replace the F-22 Raptor. The aircraft is expected to be ready in 2035.