Northrop Grumman unveils F/A-XX carrier fighter concept for US Navy

Northrop Grumman released a rendering and video of its F/A-XX carrier fighter concept, showing a tailless design with high-mounted air intakes and folding wings. The company did not say how closely the imagery matches its Navy submission; Boeing is also competing for the contract.

• Concept uses a tailless layout to reduce radar reflections
• Air intakes sit high on the sides; wings fold for deck and hangar storage
• No confirmed dimensions, engine specs or range figures released
• Navy plans F/A-XX to replace F/A-18E/F Super Hornet and EA-18G Growler