F-22 Raptor American Advanced Tactical Fighter Aircraft
F-22
Advanced Fighter Aircraft
Other
Basic Information
Name
F-22 Raptor American Advanced Tactical Fighter Aircraft
Designation
F-22
Alternate Designation
—
Equipment Type
Advanced Fighter Aircraft
Manufacturer
Lockheed Martin
Date of Introduction
2005
Description
The F-22A Raptor is an advanced tactical fighter aircraft developed for the US Air Force (USAF). It entered service with the USAF in December 2005 to replace the F-15, with emphasis on agility, stealth and range.The F-22A Raptor is an advanced tactical fighter aircraft developed for the US Air Force (USAF). It entered service with the USAF in December 2005 to replace the F-15, with emphasis on agility, stealth and range.
Air & Air Defense Specifications
Crew
1
Engine
Turbofan
Max Speed
2414.0 km/h
Range
1800.0 km
Service Ceiling
65000 m
Variants
YF-22
Pre-production technology demonstrator for Advanced Tactical Fighter (ATF) demonstration/validation phase; two were built.
F-22A
Single-seat production version, was designated F/A-22A in early 2000s.
System
Alternate Designation(s)
F-22 Raptor
Type
Advanced Fighter Aircraft
Manufacturer
Lockheed Martin
Crew
1 Pilot
Number of Engines
2
Number of Hard Points
4 × internal stations, 2 × external stations
Dimensions
Length
19.92 m
Width (Wing Span)
13.56 m
Wing Area
78.04 m sq
Height
5.08 m
Wheel Base
INA
Wheel Track
INA
Automotive
Engine Name
Pratt & Whitney F119-PW-100
Engine Type
Augmented Turbofan
Number of Engines
2
Engine Power, Static Thrust
26,000 lbf (116 kN)
Engine Power, Afterburner
35,000 lbf (156 kN)
Internal Fuel Capacity
18,000 lb (8,200 kg)
External Fuel Capacity
26,000 lb (12,000 kg) with two 2× 600 US gal tanks
Maximum Speed at Altitude
Mach 2.25 (1,500 mph, 2,414 km/h)
Maximum Speed at Sea Level
Mach 1.21, 800 knots (921 mph; 1,482 km/h)
Approach Speed
INA
Maximum Range
1,800 mi (3,000 km) or more with 2 external fuel tanks
Combat Radius
INA
Takeoff Roll
INA
Landing Distance
Varies based on model
Climb Rate
0.06 m/sec
Payload
8,160 kg
Service Ceiling
65,000 ft (20,000 m)
Main Gun System
Vulcan Rotary Cannon
Name
M61A2
Type
6-Barrel Rotary Cannon
Caliber
20 mm
Length
1.83 m
Weight
112 kg
Action
Hydraulic, electrically fired
Rate of Fire
6,000 rounds per minute
Muzzle Velocity
1,050 m/s
Feed System
Belt or linkless feed system
Ammunition
M56A3/A4 HEI
High Explosive Incendiary
M53 API
Armor Piercing Incendiary
PGU-28A/B SAPHEI
Semi-Armor Piercing High Explosive Incendiary
Basic Load
INA
Missile and Bomb Systems
Air-to-Air Missiles
Option 1
2 x AIM-9 Sidewinder
Option 2
6 x AIM-120 AMRAAM
Note
Missile load configurations vary in using 4 × internal stations and 2 × external stations on wings.
Bombs
Option 1
2 × 1,000 lb JDAM
Option 2
8 × 250 lb GBU-39 Small Diameter Bombs
Note
Load configurations vary in using 4 × internal stations and 2 × external stations on wings.
Fire Control / Avionics / Comms
Radar
1 x AN/APG-77 radar
Navigation
1 x TACAN System, Satellite Navigation, GPS
Targeting
INA
Weapons Control
INA
Datalinks
JTIDS/Link 16
Radar Warning
AN/ALR-94 radar warning receiver (RWR): 250 nautical miles (460 km) or more detection range
IFF
Yes
Communications
HAVE QUICK
EW Capable
INA
Flight Control
Integrated CNI Avionics
Protection
Stealth Properties
Yes
Heat Signature Reduction
Yes
Add on Armor
INA
NBC Protection
INA
Countermeasures
INA
Chaffs/Flares
MJU-39/40 flares for protection against IR missiles
Missile Warning
Yes, equipped with the AN/AAR-56 Missile Launch Detector (MLD)
Details
Country of Origin
United States
Category
Fixed Wing Aircraft
Air > Fixed Wing Aircraft
Filter Label
F
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
19.92 m
Width
13.56 m
Height
5.08 m
Weight
—
Operators (2)
United States
CFE Treaty
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