F-22 Raptor is a United States fifth-generation stealth air superiority fighter jet, considered one of the most advanced in the world. It was designed to dominate the airspace and has the unique ability to fly at supersonic speeds without using afterburners (supercruise).
Key Features
Stealth Technology: Special design and materials make the F-22 nearly undetectable by conventional radar systems, providing a significant tactical advantage in combat.
Superior Performance: Powered by two Pratt & Whitney F119-PW-100 turbofan engines with thrust vectoring capability, the F-22 is highly agile and can perform extreme maneuvers at both high and low speeds. Its top speed exceeds Mach 2.0 (approximately 2,414 km/h or 1,500 mph).
Advanced Avionics: Equipped with an AN/APG-77 Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar and integrated sensor fusion systems, which provide the pilot with unparalleled situational awareness.
Internal Weaponry: Carries air-to-air missiles (AIM-120 AMRAAM and AIM-9 Sidewinder) and air-to-ground weapons (like JDAM or SDB bombs) in internal weapons bays to maintain its stealth profile.
Status and History
The F-22 was developed by Lockheed Martin (prime contractor) and Boeing for the U.S. Air Force (USAF). Its maiden flight was in 1997, and it officially entered service in December 2005.
Despite its advanced capabilities, production of the F-22 was halted in 2012 after only 195 units were produced, due to very high costs, a lack of significant air-to-air threats at the time, and the development of the more multi-role F-35 Lightning II program. The F-22 remains exclusively used by the U.S. Air Force and has not been sold to other countries to protect its classified technology.
Currently, the F-22 fleet remains a vital component of U.S. tactical air power and is undergoing continuous modernization programs to extend its service life until it is replaced by the future Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) program

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