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The upgraded F-22 Raptor may be America’s finest fighter yet

The F-22 is no longer being preserved just as a legacy stealth fighter; it is being reshaped for a much longer and more ...
Jalopnik

The F-22 Raptor's Gold-Tinted Canopy Is A Stealthy Secret Weapon

For years, nothing in the sky matched the Lockheed Martin F-22. Introduced in 2005, the Raptor was the first fifth-generation fighter to enter service, and its advanced capabilities quickly made it ...
The National Interest

New F-22 Raptor Upgrade to Keep Platform Viable

Despite the newer F-35 Lightning II’s introduction, the F-22 remains dominant in terms of stealth and speed. The US Air Force’s dwindling fleet of F-22 Raptor fighters may be aging, but these ...
The Aviationist

F-22 Raptor Again Controls MQ-20 Avenger In New Autonomy Test

During the latest mission from Edwards AFB, the pilot aboard the F-22 directed the MQ-20 to perform tactical maneuvers, adjust waypoints, fly Combat Air Patrol profiles, and execute simulated threat ...
The National Interest

These Technologies Give the F-22 Raptor Its Edge

The F-22 will be remembered for being a generation or two ahead of its time with respect to air superiority prowess and maneuverability. The Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor is renowned for its ...