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F-22 CTF tests AIM-120D noise and vibration
Apr 21, 2006 - The F-22 Combined Test Force here achieved another first when a Raptor flew with an AIM-120D missile in its weapons bay to test the effect of noise and vibration on the missile on April 14. [Read more...]
F-22 Raptors to bring more sonic booms to New Mexico
Apr 21, 2006 - US Air Force officials at Holloman Air Force Base recently held a public forum regarding possible changes in the use of the airspace in the area if F-22 Raptor fighter jets are based there as planned. [Read more...]
USAF studies environmental impact of F-22 Raptors at Holloman AFB
Apr 13, 2006 - The days of the F-117 Nighthawk are numbered with retirement looming around the corner for the black jets. [Read more...]
U.S. Department of Defense approves multi-year F-22 deal, still waiting on Congress
Apr 10, 2006 - Chief Pentagon weapons buyer Ken Krieg approved a proposal on Thursday to enter into a multi-year contract with Lockheed Martin to purchase F-22 fighter jets. Mr. Krieg's approval allows the U.S. Air Force to request proposals related to the contract. [Read more...]
F-22 Raptor visits first civilian air show
Apr 10, 2006 - The U.S. Air Force's newest jet fighter, the F-22A Raptor, visited its first civilian air show this past weekend. Visitors at Sun 'n Fun in Lakeland, FL were thrilled to see the F-22 both in the air and on the ground. [Read more...]
F-22 visits Hill for modifications
Apr 06, 2006 - The excitement was intense Friday as the first of many F-22 Raptors arrived at Hill Air Force base for some minor modifications. [Read more...]
U.S. Air Force looks for multi year deal on F-22
Apr 04, 2006 - The U.S. Air Force is looking to save money on future F-22A Raptor purchases by going with a three year buy instead of a yearly purchase. [Read more...]
Landing-gear pin causes F-22A damage
Mar 22, 2006 - A maintainer's failure to control the nose landing gear pin streamer during removal from an F-22A allowed the pin to be ingested into the right engine Oct. 20, 2005 prior to a mission at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, according to an aircraft accident investigation report released today. [Read more...]
Lockheed Martin delivers F-22 Raptor to second operational squadron
Mar 05, 2006 - The 94th Fighter Squadron, famous for its historic "Hat in the Ring" insignia and legendary aviator Eddy Rickenbacker, began receiving F-22 Raptors from Lockheed Martin today. [Read more...]
F-22 to attend Heritage Flight Conference
Mar 01, 2006 - If you're a fan of the F-22 Raptor, we have some good news for you. The F-22 will attend this year's Heritage Flight Conference at Davis Monthan Air Force Base in Tuscon, AZ in preparation for taking part in Heritage Flight demonstrations during the 2006 airshow season. [Read more...]
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