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# Chemically Grown Fighter Jets
BAE Systems' Fighter Jets Will Be Grown in Chemical Vats

By Joey Haar | Published 2016-07-11 | Tech
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bae-systems-fighter-jets
References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/bae-systems-grow-future-aircraft/44213/) & [baesystems](http://www.baesystems.com/en/article/future-technologies-growing-uavs-through-chemistry)

Fighter jets are an essential part of modern warfare, but designing and building these incredibly complex machines can take years, which is why [BAE Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vtol-drones) fighter jets will use new technology that allows them to be "grown" within weeks. Using a new invention called the 'Chemputer,' BAE Systems hopes to use [chemical processes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reactwise) that evolve complex electronic systems and grow aircraft "from a molecular level upwards."

Since the outright size of manned fighter jets like the F-15 Eagle or the F-22 Raptor make them impractical for chemical growth, BAE Systems fighter jets will be [unmanned air vehicles (UAVs)](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-walkers). Nonetheless, the chemically grown aircraft will be capable of flying at extremely high speeds and altitudes.

With quickly produced aerial vehicles, this innovative technology could revolutionize the battlefield.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 6.4/10
- Popularity: 88% | Activity: 96% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial
- Top markets: North America

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## Key Themes

### What's Driving This Trend

- **Chemical Growth of Aircraft:** The Chemputer technology allows for the rapid production of fighter jets through chemical processes, revolutionizing the manufacturing process.
- **Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (uavs):** BAE Systems' chemically grown fighter jets will be unmanned, offering new possibilities for aerial warfare and surveillance.
- **Speed and Altitude Performance:** The chemically grown aircraft will be capable of flying at high speeds and altitudes, providing a disruptive advantage on the battlefield.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Aerospace:** The aerospace industry can explore the use of Chemputer technology to revolutionize the production of aircraft.
- **Military Technology:** The military technology industry can embrace chemically grown UAVs to enhance aerial capabilities and warfare tactics.
- **Manufacturing:** The manufacturing industry can leverage chemical growth techniques to streamline the production of complex machines and components.

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