Stavatti Proposes SM-39 Razor Fighter with Advanced Weaponry and Performance Features for U.S. Navy
Stavatti has proposed the SM-39 Razor fighter jet for the U.S. Navy, featuring advanced capabilities such as an internal 20 mm cannon, large weapons bays, and a design aimed at exceeding Mach 4 speeds. As the Navy accelerates its F/A-XX program, the proposal includes plans for a U.S. production facility capable of producing up to 200 aircraft annually, potentially creating 1,600 jobs. However, the ambitious performance specifications raise concerns about their feasibility for practical carrier operations.
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Stavatti's SM-39 Razor fighter jet proposal includes an internal 20 mm cannon and large bays for carrying beyond-visual-range missiles or precision bombs. The U.S. Navy is accelerating the F/A-XX program, focusing on Boeing and Northrop Grumman after Lockheed Martin was eliminated.
The SM-39 design features a low-observable triple-fuselage planform, aiming for speeds over Mach 4, with next-generation adaptive-cycle turbofans. It accommodates an internal 20 mm M61A2 cannon and two weapons bays for various munitions.
The aircraft can also carry external weapons on four hardpoints rated at 4,500 pounds each. Stavatti reports a tactical radius exceeding 1,200 nautical miles. The company plans to establish a U.S. production facility, targeting up to 200 aircraft per year and creating 1,600 jobs. The proposal raises questions about balancing ambitious performance with practical carrier operations.
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