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F-22
The F-22 Raptor is an advanced American fighter jet designed to achieve air superiority, meaning it can outperform and defeat enemy aircraft. It's known for its stealth capabilities, making it extremely difficult for enemy radar to detect.
TECHNICAL DEFINITION
The Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor is a fifth-generation, twin-engine, all-weather stealth tactical fighter aircraft developed for the United States Air Force, primarily optimized for air superiority missions through advanced avionics, sensor fusion, supercruise, and thrust vectoring.
BACKGROUND
The Lockheed Martin–Boeing F-22 Raptor is an American twin-engine, jet-powered, all-weather, supersonic stealth fighter aircraft. As a product of the United States Air Force's Advanced Tactical Fighter (ATF) program, the aircraft was designed as an air superiority fighter, but also incorporates ground attack, electronic warfare, and signals intelligence capabilities. The prime contractor, Lockheed Martin, built most of the F-22 airframe and weapons systems and conducted final assembly, while program partner Boeing provided the wings, aft fuselage, avionics integration, and training systems.
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- Raptor
- F-22 Raptor
- Lockheed Martin F-22
- Fifth-gen fighter
- Air superiority fighter
USAGE NOTE
In military aviation, 'F-22' specifically refers to this highly advanced, stealth air superiority fighter operated solely by the U.S. Air Force.
DEVELOPERS
Organizations developing technology related to F-22.
Prime contractor for the F-22 Raptor, responsible for its design, development, production, and integration of major systems. They continue to be involved in sustainment and upgrade programs.
Major subcontractor on the F-22 program, responsible for the wings, aft fuselage, avionics integration, and training systems.
Developer and manufacturer of the F119-PW-100 turbofan engines that power the F-22 Raptor.
Key contributor to the F-22 program, providing critical components such as the AN/APG-77 active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar system.
Develops and supplies advanced electronic warfare systems for the F-22, including elements of the AN/ALR-94 electronic warfare suite.
Provides various advanced avionics and sensor components for the F-22, including elements of the radar and other integrated systems.
Supplies various aerospace products for the F-22, including the auxiliary power unit (APU) and environmental control system components.