The F-22 originated from the Advanced Tactical Fighter (ATF) program that the U.S. Air Force (USAF) initiated in 1981 to replace the F-15 Eagle and F-16 Fighting Falcon.

The Raptor performs both air-to-air and air-to-ground missions allowing full realization of operational concepts vital to the 21st century Air Force. The F-22, a critical component of the …

Mar 8, 2024 · What is clear is that in its fiscal 2024 budget request the Air Force intended to divest of 32 Block 20 F-22s, an early variant of the Raptor that lacks updates in communications,...

The 5th Generation F-22’s unique combination of stealth, speed, agility, and situational awareness, combined with lethal long-range air-to-air and air-to-ground weaponry, makes it …

Jan 27, 2025 · Key Points and Summary: The US Air Force is investing over $1 billion to upgrade its F-22 Raptor fleet, ensuring its continued dominance until the Next Generation Air …

Jul 5, 2011 · The F-22 Raptor is the Air Force's fifth-generation fighter aircraft. Its combination of stealth, supercruise, maneuverability, and integrated avionics, coupled with improved …

Raptor is currently the world’s most advanced fighter and its mix of stealth, long-range supercruise, and multitarget engagement capability make it a key platform in USAF’s Indo/Asia …

Sep 23, 2015 · The F-22, a critical component of the Global Strike Task Force, is designed to project air dominance, rapidly and at great distances and defeat threats attempting to deny …

Nov 7, 2024 · As of 2022, the U.S. Air Force officially operated 183 F-22 Raptors, with 149 of them being of the upgraded Block 30/35 configuration. The production, single-seat F-22: 195 …

Aug 31, 2024 · Amid the acute need for 5th generation fighters in modern combat scenarios against peer adversaries, the U.S. Air Force is looking to upgrade its F-22 Raptor with a series …