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The F/A-22 is an air-superiority fighter with improved capability over current Air Force aircraft. From the inception of the battle, the F/A-22's primary objective will be to establish air superiority through the conduct of counter air operations. The F/A-22 also has an inherent air-to-surface capability. A combination of improved sensor capability, improved situational awareness, and improved weapons provides first-kill opportunity against the threat. [U.S. Air Force photo]
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The application of advanced avionics software in the F/A-22 is key to the Raptor's revolutionary performance advantage over any other fighter. In the air-to-air arena, the stealthy F/A-22 will be virtually unseen on radar, while its sophisticated array of sensors and advanced radar will allow it to reach out and strike adversary aircraft undetected from long range. The advanced software package will also enhance the Raptor's ability to deliver precision air-to-surface weapons on target, day or night, in any weather. [U.S. Air Force photo]
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The F/A-22 is an air-superiority fighter with improved capability over current Air Force aircraft. From the inception of the battle, the Raptor's primary objective will be to establish air superiority through the conduct of counter air operations. The F/A-22 also has an inherent air-to-surface capability. A combination of improved sensor capability, improved situational awareness, and improved weapons provides first-kill opportunity against the threat. [U.S. Air Force photo]
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The application of advanced avionics software in the F/A-22 is key to the Raptor's revolutionary performance advantage over any other fighter. In the air-to-air arena, the stealthy F/A-22 will be virtually unseen on radar, while its sophisticated array of sensors and advanced radar will allow it to reach out and strike adversary aircraft undetected from long range. The advanced software package will also enhance the Raptor's ability to deliver precision air-to-surface weapons on target, day or night, in any weather. [U.S. Air Force photo]
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The Air Force's new air superiority fighter, the F/A-22 Raptor, flew in excess of 60 degrees angle of attack during flight testing here, reaching another milestone and satisfying another flight-test requirement mandated by the Department of Defense. [Courtesy photo]
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An F/A-22 Raptor #91-4001 undergoes flight testing. The Air Force's new air superiority fighter will dominate the future air combat arena by integrating advanced avionics, stealth and supercruise. It is the most advanced fighter aircraft in the world, combining a revolutionary leap in technology and capability with reduced support requirements and maintenance costs. [U.S. Air Force photo]
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An F/A-22 Raptor performs a roll. The Raptor is the replacement for the F-15 Eagle. It is the most advanced fighter aircraft in the world, combining a revolutionary leap in technology and capability with reduced support requirements and maintenance costs. The F/A-22's integrated avionics gives it first-look, first-shot, first-kill capability that guarantees U.S. air dominance for decades. [U.S. Air Force photo]
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The F/A-22 Raptor shows its claws during a side weapons bay test here. The F/A-22 is designed to carry two AIM-9M or Sidewinder short-range, heat-seeking air-to-air missiles in its side weapons bays. [U.S. Air Force photo]
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An F/A-22 Raptor climbs on a test mission here. The F/A-22 combines stealth, supercruise, maneuverability and many other features enabling a first look, first shot, first kill capability that will provide continued air dominance for generations to come. [U.S. Air Force photo]
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An F/A-22 Raptor is shadowed by an F-16 Fighting Falcon chase plane. The F/A-22 combines stealth, supercruise, maneuverability and many other features enabling a first look, first shot, first kill capability that will provide continued air dominance for generations to come. [U.S. Air Force photo]
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An F/A-22 Raptor is shadowed by an F-15 Eagle chase plane. The F/A-22 combines stealth, supercruise, maneuverability and many other features enabling a first look, first shot, first kill capability that will provide continued air dominance for generations to come. [U.S. Air Force photo]
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An F/A-22 Raptor takes on fuel here. The F/A-22 combines stealth, supercruise, maneuverability and many other features enabling a first look, first shot, first kill capability that will provide continued air dominance for generations to come. [U.S. Air Force photo]
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Two F/A-22 Raptors flank a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 452nd Flight Test Squadron during a test mission over the dry lakebeds. Staying close behind is an F-16 Fighting Falcon chase plane from the 416th Flight Test Squadron. [U.S. Air Force photo]
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Raptor 01-018, flown by Lt. Col. Jeffrey Harrigian, 43rd Fighter Squadron commander, is the first of 48 new F/A-22 Raptors to be assigned to Tyndall AFB's 325th Fighter Wing. The F/A-22 combines stealth, supercruise, maneuverability and many other features enabling a first look, first shot, first kill capability that will provide continued air dominance for generations to come. [U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Michael Ammons]
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An F/A-22 Raptor in full afterburner during flight testing at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif. The Raptor is the replacement for the F-15 Eagle. It is the most advanced fighter aircraft in the world, combining a revolutionary leap in technology and capability with reduced support requirements and maintenance costs. The F/A-22's integrated avionics gives it first-look, first-shot, first-kill capability that guarantees U.S. air dominance for decades. [U.S. Air Force photo]
