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F-22A Raptor (Operational Delivery)
Lockheed Martin · USA
2004 marked the transition of the Raptor from a test bird to a combat tool. With its AN/APG-77 AESA radar and sensor fusion, it could engage multiple targets before they even knew a jet was in the area. It redefined the "Kill Chain" by being able to supercruise and maneuver at 60,000 feet.
Technical Specifications
| First Flight | 2004 |
|---|---|
| Max Speed | 2,414 km/h (Mach 2.25) |
| Range | 2,960 km |
| Ceiling | 20,000 m |
| Engines | 2x Pratt & Whitney F119-PW-100 afterburning turbofans |
Armament & Payload
1x 20mm M61A2; Internal bays for 6x AIM-120C and 2x AIM-9M.