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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 Boeing F-47 is a planned American air superiority fighter aircraft under development by Boeing for the United States Air Force (USAF) under the Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) program. It is designed to be the first U.S. sixth-generation fighter and the successor to the Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor. Air Force leaders have said they intend to buy "185-plus" F-47s, which are to have a combat radius of more than 1,000 nautical miles and a top speed above Mach 2. On 21 March 2025, the Department of the Air Force announced it had awarded Boeing the engineering and manufacturing development contract for the NGAD Platform (F-47).
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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.