Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor is a single-seat twin engine, all weather stealth tactical fighter aircraft developed for US Air Force (USAF). The aircraft was designed primarily as an air superiority fighter but also has ground attack, electronic warfare and single intelligence capabilities. The the prime contractor is Lockheed Martin built most of the F-22 air frame and weapon's system and conducted finally assembly, while Boeing provided the wings, aft fuselage, avionics integration and training system.
The aircraft manufactured
by Lockheed Martin Aeronautics, Boeing Defense, Space and security. The first flight conducted on 7 September 1997, USAF is a primary user of F-22. 195 numbers aircraft are built for US. Program cost is US$ 67.3 billion and Unit cost is US$ 150 million.
The height is 5.08m(16ft 8in) and Length is 18.92m(62ft 1in). Empty weight is 19700kg and gross weight is 28410kg. Max take of weight is 38000kg . Fuel capacity is 8200kg.
Maximum speed: 2414km/h(2.25mach)
Range: 3000km ( 1600nmi) or more with 2 external fuel tank
Combat range: 850km (460nmi)
Guns: 1× 20 mm (0.787 in) M61A2 Vulcan rotary cannon, 480 rounds
Air-to-air mission loadout:
6× AIM-120 AMRAAM
2× AIM-9 Sidewinder
Air-to-ground mission loadout:
2× 1,000 lb (450 kg) JDAM or 8× 250 lb (110 kg) GBU-39 Small Diameter Bombs
2× AIM-120 AMRAAM
2× AIM-9 Sidewinder
Hardpoints: 4× under-wing pylon stations can be fitted to carry 600 U.S. gallon (2,270 L) drop tanks or weapons, each with a capacity of 5,000 lb (2,270 kg).
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