![]() ![]() "Supercruise" is the term given to the capability of sustaining supersonic speeds for long periods of time. Because of the F-22's sophisticated aero-design and high thrust-to-weight ratio, it can easily outmaneuver all current and projected threat aircraft, both at medium and high altitudes. ![]() The F-22 pilot can maintain control of the aircraft at speeds as low as that of a Piper Cub or at very high supersonic speeds. "Agility" is the ability of the F-22 pilot to point and shoot with his aircraft, pirouetting, and facing the enemy with his weapons at all speeds. The F-22 is 62 feet,đ inch long, it has a wingspan of 44 feet 6 inches, and stands 16 feet, 5 inches tall. ![]() The design goal for all areas is a 100 percent improvement over the F-15 weapon system. In addition to greater lethality and survivability, the F-22 design calls for higher reliability, maintainability, and sortie generation rates than the aircraft it replaced. The F-22 also brings a precision ground attack capability to the battlefield. A greatly increased combat radius, using internal fuel only, gives F-22 pilots the capability to engage the enemy over his territory and support long-range air-to-ground assets such as the F-15E. To improve operations from battle-damaged runways, the F-22 offers significantly reduced takeoff and landing distances, as compared to today's frontline fighters. The F-22's avionics suite is a highly integrated system maximizing performance to allow the pilot to concentrate on the mission, rather than on managing the sensors as in current fighters. To decrease the reaction time of enemy threats, increased supersonic cruise, and maneuverability goals have been set. The Raptor also has an inherent air-to-ground capability. The F-22 is designed to provide not just air superiority, but air dominance, winning quickly and decisively with few US casualties. The F-22's combination of stealth, integrated avionics, maneuverability and supercruise give Raptor pilots a first-look, first-shot, first-kill capability against the aircraft of any potential enemy. The F-22 has the stealth, speed, and maneuverability to overcome these challenges and ensure air dominance over any battlefield. Second, potential adversaries have added sophisticated air defenses built around surface-to-air missiles that can target conventional aircraft more accurately and at greater distances than in the past. First, other nations continuously improve their aerial warfare capability by fielding newer, faster, more maneuverable aircraft, such as the MiG-29, Su-35, Rafale, Gripen, and Eurofighter. The Air Force faces two challenges to providing air dominance with its current fleet of fighter aircraft. The F-22 Raptor is being developed to counter lethal threats posed by advanced surface-to-air missile systems and next generation fighters equipped with launch-and-leave missiles. The F-22 also has an internal 20-mm cannon and provisions for carrying precision ground attack weapons. The F-22 is capable of carrying existing and planned medium and short range air-to-air missiles in internal bays. The fighter also has an inherent precision ground attack capability. It replaced the F-15 as America's front-line, air superiority fighter, with deliveries to operational units in 2005.įrom the inception of the battle, the F-22's primary objective was to establish absolute control of the skies through the conduct of counterair operations. It is widely regarded as the most advanced fighter in the world, combining a revolutionary leap in technology and capability with reduced support requirements and maintenance costs. The F-22 is an air dominance fighter with much-improved capability over current Air Force aircraft. The F-22 is characterized by a low-observable, highly maneuverable airframe advanced integrated avionics and aerodynamic performance allowing supersonic cruise without afterburner. It is designed to penetrate enemy airspace and achieve a first-look, first-kill capability against multiple targets. The F-22's state-of-the-art technology, advanced tactics, and skilled aircrew ensures air dominance from the outset of such situations. Air dominance provides the ability to defend our forces from enemy attack and to attack adversary forces without hindrance from enemy aircraft.ĭuring the initial phases of deployment into an area of conflict, the first aircraft to arrive are the most vulnerable because they face the entire warfighting capability of an adversary. ![]() This means complete control of the airspace over an area of conflict, thereby allowing freedom to attack and freedom from attack at all times and places for the full spectrum of military operations. The F-22 Raptor is designed to ensure that America's armed forces retain air dominance. The F-22 program is developing the next-generation air superiority fighter for the United States Air Force to counter emerging worldwide threats. ![]()
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