The F/A-22 Raptor is the first all weather, stealth fighter produced in the world. It is built in a partnership between Lockheed Martin and Boeing, despite the two compaines being rivials. The F/A-22 has the capability of cruising at supersonic speeds without using its afterbuners (supercruising). Supercruising extends the range of the aircraft because it saves fuel. The F/A-22 is to replace the F-15 Eagle. The F-22 is armed with a 20mm M61A2 Vulcan Gattling gun and can carry a variety of missiles and bombs in three internal weapons bays and/or on four external hardpoints. The F/A-22 cost $137.5 million (2008) and there has been about 125 built thus far. The F/A-22 is currently active with the USAF.
Specifications
Powerplant......2 x Pratt & Whitney F-119-PW-100 Pitch Thrust Vectoring Tubrofans
Length...............................62ft 1in
Height................................16ft 8in
Wing Span.........................44ft 6in
Maximum Speed..............1,500mph
Maximum Range..............1,840 miles
Service Ceiling...................65,000ft
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