The F-22 Raptor, considered the world’s best dogfighter (and some say best fighter ever, too), is operated exclusively by the ...

The U.S. Air Force’s decision to prematurely halt F-22 Raptor production at just 186 aircraft was a “strategic blunder” that has created a dangerous “air superiority gap.” -While the F-22 remains the ...

Specifically, the F-22 Raptor. Although the fifth-generation platform may be older than the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, it still exhibits unique capabilities that make it a legendary aircraft.

The F-22's cockpit doesn't just look high-tech — it's designed for maximum pilot efficiency and survivability. Like most modern fighters, the Raptor uses a Hands-on Throttle and Stick (HOTAS ...

For instance, the fighter jet can hit supersonic speeds before engaging these afterburners, helping the F-22 Raptor reach top speeds exceeding Mach 2 — roughly twice the speed of sound at 1,500 mph.

Much of the technology inside the F-22 remains classified, so while the U.S. Air Force is very happy to show it off at air shows, it generally avoids ever showing anyone the inside of the cockpit.

The F-22 Raptor has received some upgrades over the years, but no new aircraft have been manufactured since 2011. USAF In 2021, US Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Charles Q. Brown indicated the jet ...

The F-22 entered service in 2005, meaning a planned retirement for the year 2030 would mean it had among the shortest runs of any modern U.S. military aircraft.