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F-22 Raptor Fighter Jet

F-22 Raptor Fighter Jet

Brand: Lockheed Martin
Category: Fighter Jets
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Generation 5th Generation
Maximum Speed Mach 2.25 (2,414 km/h)
No. of Engines 2 × Pratt & Whitney F119-PW-100
Radar Range 125+ miles (200+ km)

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General Information

Name	F-22 Raptor
Manufacturer	Lockheed Martin, Boeing Defense
Country of Origin	United States
Type / Role	Air Superiority Stealth Fighter
Generation	Fifth Generation
Status	In active service
First Flight	September 7, 1997
Introduction / In Service Since	December 15, 2005
Number Built	187 operational units
Operators	United States Air Force

Dimensions & Structure

Length	62 ft (18.9 m)
Wingspan	44.5 ft (13.6 m)
Height	16.7 ft (5.1 m)
Wing Area	840 sq ft (78 m²)
Empty Weight	43,340 lb (19,700 kg)
Maximum Takeoff Weight (MTOW)	83,500 lb (38,000 kg)
Internal Weapons Bay	3 total (1 centerline, 2 side)
External Hardpoints	4 (non-stealth configuration)

Performance

Maximum Speed	Mach 2.25 (2,414 km/h)
Range	1,840 miles (2,960 km)
Combat Radius	530 miles (850 km)
Service Ceiling	65,000 ft (19,800 m)
Rate of Climb	62,000 ft/min (315 m/s)
Thrust-to-Weight Ratio	1.26
G Limits	+9 G

Powerplant

Engine Type	Pratt & Whitney F119-PW-100 turbofan
No. of Engines	2
Thrust (each)	35,000 lbf (156 kN)
Thrust Vectoring	Yes (2D pitch vectoring)
Fuel Capacity	18,000 lb (8,200 kg) internal

Armament

Gun	1× M61A2 Vulcan 20mm cannon
Missiles (Air-to-Air)	AIM-120 AMRAAM, AIM-9 Sidewinder
Missiles (Air-to-Ground)	JDAM, SDB
Bombs	GBU-32 JDAM, GBU-39 SDB
Hardpoints	4 external (optional)
Payload Capacity	18,000 lb (8,200 kg)

Avionics & Systems

Radar	AN/APG-77 AESA radar
Radar Range	125+ miles (200+ km)
Electronic Warfare (EW) System	AN/ALR-94 suite
Targeting System	Integrated multi-sensor fusion
Helmet Display	Standard HUD (no HMD in baseline)
Navigation	GPS/INS
Autopilot / AI Assistance	Digital fly-by-wire
Communication	Intra-flight data link, secure comms

Stealth & Technology

Radar Cross Section (RCS)	~0.0001 m²
Stealth Features	Radar-absorbent materials, internal weapons
Infrared Signature Reduction	Engine exhaust shielding
Sensor Fusion	Yes
Networking Capabilities	Limited Link-16, proprietary data link

Variants

Special Export Versions

None (export restricted)

Operational History

Major Conflicts / Deployments	Syria (2014–present)
Notable Operators	USAF (Air Combat Command, PACAF)
Combat Proven?	Yes
Mission Types	Air superiority, interception, precision strike

Cost & Program

Unit Cost	~$150 million (flyaway)
Development Cost	~$67 billion (program total)
Program Name	Advanced Tactical Fighter (ATF)
Funding Countries	United States only

Additional Information

Upgrades Planned	Avionics, radar, networking, sensors
Future Replacement	NGAD (Next Generation Air Dominance)
Export Restrictions	U.S. Congress export ban
Notable Achievements	First operational 5th-gen fighter
Competitors	F-35 Lightning II, Su-57, J-20

Our Rating

The overall rating is based on review by our experts

Technology 8 / 10
Performance 8 / 10
Firepower 8 / 10
Range & Endurance 8 / 10
Reliability & Maintenance 8 / 10

PROS

Unmatched stealth and radar evasion
Exceptional speed and maneuverability
Advanced AESA radar and sensor fusion
Supercruise capability without afterburners
Proven U.S. air superiority asset

CONS

Extremely high operational cost
Limited combat deployment history
No export availability
Complex maintenance and logistics
Aging airframe with limited production run

The Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor Fighter Jet stands as one of the most advanced fighter aircraft ever built, designed to secure U.S. air dominance well into the 21st century. Developed under the Advanced Tactical Fighter (ATF) program, the F-22 entered service with the U.S. Air Force in 2005, combining cutting-edge stealth, supercruise, agility, and sensor fusion in a single platform.

Manufactured by Lockheed Martin with major contributions from Boeing and Pratt & Whitney, the Raptor was developed to counter emerging threats such as advanced Russian and Chinese fighters. Its twin Pratt & Whitney F119-PW-100 turbofan engines provide supercruise speeds above Mach 1.8 without afterburners and enable extreme maneuverability via thrust-vectoring nozzles.

The aircraft’s internal weapons bay enhances stealth performance by carrying a mix of AIM-120 AMRAAM and AIM-9X Sidewinder missiles, while its M61A2 Vulcan cannon provides close-range lethality. Advanced avionics, including the AN/APG-77 AESA radar, offer long-range detection and tracking with minimal emissions.

Constructed with radar-absorbent materials and designed for minimal radar cross-section, the F-22 is nearly invisible to enemy sensors. It integrates sensor fusion and secure data links for network-centric warfare, allowing pilots to maintain situational dominance across multi-domain operations.

Though export restrictions prevent foreign sales, the F-22 remains the cornerstone of U.S. air superiority, complementing the multi-role F-35 Lightning II. Despite high development and maintenance costs, it continues to set the global benchmark for stealth and performance in air combat.

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