Air Force Museum: The F-22 Raptor (photo diary)

by Ojibwa for Kossack Air Force

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Friday, Jul. 21, 2023 Friday, Jul. 21, 2023 at 7:18:42am PDT

The National Museum of the United States Air Force has a Lockheed Martin F-22A Raptor, the world’s first stealth air dominance fighter.

According to the museum display:

“Its radar, weapons control, and electronic warfare systems work together as an integrated unit.”

According to Lockheed-Martin:

The single-seat, twin-engine fighter features a combination of capabilities that are nothing less than revolutionary. It can soar 10 miles high and fly at supersonic speeds for extended periods of time thanks to an unprecedented capability known as “supercruise,” which propels the jet to speeds greater than Mach 1.5 without the use of afterburners.

It can accelerate quickly and execute razor-sharp turns—even at high speeds. It carries weapons primarily for striking airborne targets, but the Raptor pilot can also attack ground targets from standoff ranges. . And it is equipped with stealth technology that enables it to operate virtually undetected by radar.