General Atomics flies second YFQ-42A prototype fighter

General Atomics Flies Second YFQ-42A Prototype Fighter

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems has confirmed that it is now flying two examples of its YFQ-42A prototype fighter.

The second aircraft is conducting flight testing under the US Air Force's Collaborative Combat Aircraft programme.

Photos released by General Atomics show two fully capable YFQ-42As, with one of the jets having a tail number of 004.

Previously, the inaugural sortie of YFQ-42A was made by tail number 002 in August.

General Atomics confirmed it is flying two examples of the prototype fighter in response to an inquiry from FlightGlobal.

Author's summary: General Atomics flies second YFQ-42A prototype.

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FlightGlobal FlightGlobal — 2025-11-05

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