Two F-22 Raptor stealth fighters flew in formation over Virginia In June and the flight was significant as both aircraft were…
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Overheating in APU exhaust bay causes millions in damage to F-22A Raptor at Nellis
by Dario LeoneAn F-22A Raptor was damaged after experiencing an overheat condition in the auxiliary power unit (APU) exhaust bay on Oct. 30,…
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Following Environmental Study, USAF approves moving F-22 Raptor training unit to Joint Base Langley-Eustis
by Dario LeoneJoint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., has been approved by the USAF as the new location for the 325th Fighter Wing (FW), the…
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The USAF wants to retire the F-22 Raptor beginning around 2030 mainly due to two reasons: the F-22’s high operating costs,…
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Here’s what would happen if you had a chance to steal an F-22 Raptor Stealth Fighter
by Dario LeoneGiven the Raptor’s unique capabilities what would happen if you had to steal an F-22 and manage to take off with…
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“USAF will reduce its fighter inventory from seven fleets to four, and the F-22 Raptor is not on the service short list,” Air Force Chief of Staff said
by Dario LeoneThe objective mix will include the A-10 “for a while”; the Next-Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) system; the F-35, “which will be…
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F-22 Raptor #05-4085 is back flying again after January 2020 landing gear mishap
by Dario LeoneSince January 2020, F-22 #05-4085 had been sitting in a hangar after an incident upon landing caused the fifth-generation Raptor to…
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Military Aviation
How China’s copycat culture led to the development of the Shenyang J-31, the Chinese F-35
by Dario LeoneAn industry in which Chinese cloning has excelled to a disconcerting degree is the manufacture of weapon systems. Apr. 21, 2021…
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How the evolution of the X-35 into the F-35 downgraded the JSF into a not a true stealth aircraft: hence the operational economics of an all F-22 Raptor fighter force would be much higher
by Dario LeoneThe JSF is demonstrably not a true stealth aircraft in the sense of designs like the F-117A, B-2A and F-22A, as…
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Tyndall Air Force Base to host three new squadrons of F-35A Lightning II
by Dario LeoneA Record of Decision was issued by the US Air Force (USAF) making Tyndall Air Force Base (AFB) the official location…
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