F-22 Raptor Fighter Aircraft.

BY SANDHYA | 13 AUG 2025

The F-22 Raptor Fighter Aircraft is a fifth-generation stealth fighter built for air dominance, combining speed, agility, and advanced technology.

 Introduction

F-22 Raptor Fighter Aircraft Developed by Lockheed Martin in partnership with Boeing for the United States Air Force.

Manufacturer

F-22 Raptor Fighter Aircraft Specialized in air superiority, ground attack, and electronic warfare missions.

 Role in Combat

F-22 Raptor Fighter Aircraft Features radar-evading stealth design, making it nearly invisible to enemy detection.

Stealth Technology

F-22 Raptor Fighter Aircraft Can fly at supersonic speeds without using afterburners — a rare ability for fighter jets.

Supercruise Capability

F-22 Raptor Fighter Aircraft Equipped with cutting-edge radar, infrared tracking, and secure communication systems.

Avionics & Sensors

F-22 Raptor Fighter Aircraft Carries AIM-120 AMRAAMs, AIM-9 Sidewinders, and precision-guided bombs.

Armament

F-22 Raptor Fighter Aircraft 2D thrust-vectoring nozzles give the Raptor unmatched agility in dogfights.

 Thrust Vectoring

F-22 Raptor Fighter Aircraft Top speed: Mach 2.25; Combat range: over 460 miles without refueling.

Speed & Range

Unit cost: Approx. $150 million; Only 195 units built due to high costs.

Cost & Production

F-22 Raptor Fighter Aircraft Entered service in 2005 and remains one of the most advanced jets in the world.

Service Entry

F-22 Raptor Fighter Aircraft Exclusive to the USAF — no exports allowed to maintain technological advantage.

Global Status