Lockheed Martin F-22A Raptor USA - US Air Force
- Manufacturer:
- Lockheed Martin
- Type / Model:
- F-22 Raptor
- Colour Scheme:
- USA - US Air Force
- Location:
- International Airspace
- Photographer:
- NCLairpics
- Date Taken:
- 15/04/2023
- Image ID:
- #422673
- High-Res Photo Dimensions (Pixels):
- 5000 x 3333
- Image Description:
- United States Air Force “Trend” fleet of Langley-Eustis AFB F-22 Raptors refuelling at 27,000ft & 9 miles North East of Newcastle Upon Tyne with KC-135R Stratotanker “ROMA86” 63-8026. The raptors were being tanked over from Virginia in the U.S. to Powidz AFB, Poland as part of a scheduled aircraft rotation in support of the U.S.’s forward fighter presence along NATO’s Eastern Flank.
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Aircraft Data
The F-22 Raptor is a fifth-generation multi-role fighter aircraft that uses stealth technology and is the newest fighter to be operated by the United States Air Force.
The Raptor performs both air-to-air and air-to-ground missions with a sophisticated sensor suite allowing the pilot to track, identify, shoot and kill air-to-air threats before being detected.
| Country of Origin | First Flight | No. Built | No. In Service | Crew | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 1997 | 127 | 127 | 1 | 0 - 0 |
Power
| Engine Count | 2 | |
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* Fitted with afterburner and vectored thrust nozzles.
Dimensions
| Length | 18.92 m. 62 ft. 1 in. |
| Wing Span | 13.56 m. 44 ft. 6 in. |
| Height | 5.03 m. 16 ft. 6 in. |
| Empty Weight | 19717 kg. 43430 lbs. |
| Max Weight | 37909 kg. 83500 lbs. |
Performance
| Max Speed | 2414 kph 1500 mph |
| Cruise Speed | 1963 kph 1220 mph |
| Ceiling | 19812 m. 65000 ft. |
| Normal Range |
759
410
nm
km.
combat range |
| Max Range |
2963
1600
nm
km.
with 2x external tanks |
Display data using: Metric Imperial
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