F-22 in Air |
- The Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor is a fifth-generation, single-seat, twin-engine, all-weather stealth tactical fighter aircraft developed for the United States Air Force (USAF).
- The aircraft was designed primarily as an air superiority fighter, but also has ground attack, electronic warfare, and signal intelligence capabilities.
- The Raptor's combination of stealth, aerodynamic performance, and situational awareness gives the aircraft unprecedented air combat capabilities.
F-22 Parts Manufacturers |
Role
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Stealth air superiority fighter
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National origin
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United States
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Manufacturer
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Lockheed Martin Aeronautics,
Boeing Defense, Space & Security
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First flight
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7 September 1997
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Introduction
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15 December 2005
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Status
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In service
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Primary user
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United States Air Force
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Produced
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1996–2011
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Number built
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195 (8 test and 187 operational aircraft)
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Program cost
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US$66.7 billion as of 2011
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Unit cost
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US$150 million (flyaway cost for FY2009)
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Extremely Powerful F-22 Raptor Shows Its Crazy Ability
Performance
Ø Maximum speed:
· At altitude: Mach 2.25 (1,500 mph, 2,410 km/h)
· Supercruise: Mach 1.82 (1,220 mph, 1,960 km/h)
Ø Range: >1,600 nmi (1,840 mi, 2,960 km) with 2 external fuel tanks
Ø Combat radius: 460 nmi (with 100 nmi in supercruise) (529 mi, 852 km)
Ø Ferry range: 1,740 nmi (2,000 mi, 3,220 km)
Ø Service ceiling: >65,000 ft (20,000 m)
Ø Wing loading: 77.2 lb/ft² (377 kg/m²)
Ø Thrust/weight: 1.08
Ø Maximum design g-load: +9.0/−3.0 g
F22 - Parts |
Armament
Ø Guns: 1× 20 mm (0.787 in) M61A2 Vulcan 6-barrel rotary cannon in right wing root, 480 rounds
Ø Air-to-air mission loadout:
· 6× AIM-120 AMRAAM
· 2× AIM-9 Sidewinder
Ø Air-to-ground mission loadout:
· 2× 1,000 lb (450 kg) JDAM or 8× 250 lb (110 kg) GBU-39 Small Diameter Bombs
· 2× AIM-120 AMRAAM
· 2× AIM-9 Sidewinder
Ø Hardpoints:
4× under-wing pylon stations can be fitted to carry 600 U.S. gallon (2,270 L) drop tanks or weapons, each with a capacity of 5,000 lb (2,270 kg).
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Avionics
Ø AN/APG-77 radar or AN/APG-77v1: 125–150 miles (201–241 km) against 1 m2 (11 sq ft) targets (estimated range) for AN/APG-77 and 400 km or more against 1 m2 (11 sq ft) targets (estimated range) for AN/APG-77v1 with GaAs modules, while using more narrow beams.
Ø AN/AAR-56 Missile Launch Detector (MLD)
Ø AN/ALR-94 radar warning receiver (RWR): 250 nmi (463 km) or more detection range
Ø MJU-39/40 flares for protection against IR missiles
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