ban on Raptor exports, and the ongoingĭevelopment of the planned cheaper and more versatile F-35 resulted in calls to end F-22 production. Missions because of delays in the Russian and Chinese fifth-generationįighter programs, a U.S. The high cost of the aircraft, a lack of clear air-to-air combat Air Chief Marshal Angus Houston, former Chief of the Australian Defence Force, said in 2004 that the "F-22 will be the most outstanding fighter plane ever built."
Lockheed Martin claims that the Raptor's combination of stealth, speed,Īgility, precision and situational awareness, combined with air-to-airĪnd air-to-ground combat capabilities, makes it the best overall fighter tactical air power, andĬlaims that the aircraft is unmatched by any known or projected Despite a protracted and costly development period, the United States Air ForceĬonsiders the F-22 a critical component of U.S. The aircraft was variously designated F-22 and F/A-22 during the years prior to formally entering USAF service in December 2005 as the F-22A. Program partnerīoeing Defense, Space & Security provides the wings, aft fuselage, avionics integration, and training systems. Is the prime contractor and is responsible for the majority of theĪirframe, weapon systems and final assembly of the F-22. It was designed primarily as an air superiority fighter, but has additional capabilities that include ground attack, electronic warfare, and signals intelligence roles. The Lockheed Martin/Boeing F-22 Raptor is a single-seat, twin-engine fifth-generation supermaneuverable fighter aircraft that uses stealth technology.
US$150 million ( flyaway cost for FY2009) 195 (eight test and 187 operational) aircraft
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