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The F-22 Raptor is a fifth-generation, single-seat, twin-engine stealth tactical fighter aircraft developed for the United States Air Force (USAF). Designed primarily as an air superiority fighter, the F-22 integrates advanced stealth, supercruise capability, maneuverability, and situational awareness to dominate in air-to-air and air-to-ground missions.
Design and Specifications
1. Dimensions:
- Length: 62 feet (18.9 meters)
- Wingspan: 44.5 feet (13.6 meters)
- Height: 16.7 feet (5.08 meters)
- Wing Area: 840 square feet (78.0 square meters)
2. Weight:
- Empty Weight: Approximately 43,340 pounds (19,700 kg)
- Maximum Takeoff Weight: About 83,500 pounds (37,500 kg)
3. Engines:
- Type: Two Pratt & Whitney F119-PW-100 turbofan engines
- Thrust: Each engine produces 35,000 pounds of thrust, with afterburner thrust exceeding 50,000 pounds, enabling supercruise (sustained supersonic flight without afterburners).
4. Performance:
- Maximum Speed: Over Mach 2.0 (approximately 1,500 mph or 2,414 km/h)
- Combat Range: Around 1,839 miles (2,960 km) without refueling
- Service Ceiling: 65,000 feet (19,812 meters)
Stealth and Avionics
- Stealth Features: The F-22 employs advanced stealth technology to reduce its radar cross-section (RCS) significantly. This includes its unique shape, radar-absorbent materials, and internal weapons bays that minimize exposure to enemy radar.
- Avionics: It is equipped with a highly integrated avionics suite, including a sophisticated radar system (AN/APG-77) that features low probability of intercept and can track multiple targets simultaneously. The F-22 also uses advanced sensors and data fusion capabilities to provide pilots with unparalleled situational awareness.
