Tempest next-generation fighter jet

The Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP), also known as Tempest, is a multinational effort led by the UK, Japan and Italy to deliver a new stealthy combat aircraft by 2035

TEMPEST: Sixth-generation stealth-capable fighter jet

Twin engines: Deep inside fuselage to minimise radar and infrared signatures

Cockpit: Controls projected on AR and VR displays sensitive to pilot gestures and eye movements
                           
MISSION CAPABILITIES

Defensive aid
Able to track, target and intercept incoming missiles

Flight mode
AI and autonomous systems provide for manned or unmanned operation

Integrated sensors
Allow secure exchange of information with other aircraft and drones via combat cloud

Armament: Could carry lasers, hypersonic and swarm weapons as well as guided missiles

Radar: Claimed to be capable of handling 10,000 times more data than existing systems
 
Crew: 1 (manned) 
19m
13.5m 

Specifications
(estimated)

Speed 2,500km/h
 
Operating range 3,200km
   
Altitude 15,500m
 
Empty weight 14,500kg

Max. take-off weight 25,000kg

Sources: Airforce Technology, BAE Systems, FT, Military Factory
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