The Lockheed Martin/Boeing F-22 Raptor is an American twin-engine, all-weather, supersonic stealth fighter aircraft.

The sophisticated F-22 aerodesign, advanced flight controls, thrust vectoring, and high thrust-to-weight ratio provide the capability to outmaneuver all current and projected aircraft. The F-22 design has been extensively tested and refined aerodynamically during the development process.

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After nearly 44,000 wind tunnel test hours, 13,000 material sample tests, six years of development and a trio of program rephasings mandated by Congress, the F-22 was finally airborne.

3 days ago · An F-22 Raptor fighter jet flying in a training mission during Red Flag 12-3 over the Nevada Test and Training Range on March 13, 2012. Reuters/U.S. Air Force

Jul 30, 2023 · The Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor is a groundbreaking fifth-generation stealth fighter. Born from the Advanced Tactical Fighter (ATF) program, the F-22 boasts air superiority capabilities, along with ground attack, electronic warfare, and signals intelligence functionalities.

Nov 7, 2024 · The F-22 Raptor is a multi-capable aircraft with the ability to perform air-to-air and air-to-ground missions, harnessing the full potential of the 5th generation aircraft.

During a test mission on July 25, 2002, this F-22 became the first Raptor to fire an air-to-air missile at supersonic speed when it fired an AIM-9 Sidewinder. This aircraft is now on display at the National Museum of the United States Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo)

Dec 28, 2024 · The F-22 Raptor, exclusively retained by the U.S. for air supremacy, remains a benchmark in fighter technology. Combining stealth, speed, and unparalleled maneuverability, it outclasses potential competitors like Russia's Su-35 and China's J-20.

4 days ago · The Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) fighter is expected to succeed the F-22 Raptor as the top air dominance fighter. President Trump said on Friday that the new aircraft will be known as the ...