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Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor



Overview

F-22A Raptor

Top view of F-22A fighter aircraft in flight.
Source: US Air Force (MSgt. Andy Dunaway) - © Public domain

Origin
United States
Type
Air superiority fighter
Entered service
2005
Status
In service
Development
1986 - 2005
September 1997 (first flight)
Developer
United States - Lockheed
United States - Boeing
United States - General Dynamics
Production
2005 - 2012
Producer
United States - Lockheed Martin
Number produced
187, plus 8 prototypes
Designations
YF-22 (trials designation)
F/A-22
Notable users
United States - Air Force

Details

Facts F-22 Raptor
General
Origin
United States
Type
Air superiority fighter
Crew
1 (pilot)
Dimensions
Length
18.92 m
Wingspan
13.56 m
Height
5.08 m
Wing area
78.0 m²
Empty weight
19.7 t
Gross weight
29.4 t
Max take-off weight
38.0 t
Propulsion
Engine setup
Twin turbofan with afterburner
Powerplant
Pratt & Whitney F119-PW-100
Power output
116 kN each
156 kN each with afterburner
Fuel
8.2 t internal
12.0 t with 2x 600 gallon tanks
Flight characteristics
Speed
Mach 2.25 at altitude
Mach 1.82 supercruise at altitude
Range
2.960 km with 2x 600 gallon tanks
3.220 km ferry range
Ceiling
20.0 km
G limits
-3 to +9
Wing load
377 kg/cm²
Systems
Sensors
AN/APG-77 or AN/APG-77(V)1 radar
Electronics
AN/AAR-56 Missile Launch Detector
AN/ALR-94 Radar Warning Receiver
Self-defense
MJU-39/40 flares
Armament
Internal gun
1x 20mm M61A2 Vulcan
480 rounds
Hardpoints
Internal weapons bay
4x underwing pylons (optional)

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