F-22 Raptor Fast Facts
The F-22 Raptor is a fifth-generation stealth fighter jet designed for air superiority missions.
Lockheed Martin developed it and first flew it in 1997.
The F-22 has a top speed of Mach 2.25 (about 1,500 mph) and can fly up to 65,000 feet at altitudes.
Its advanced technology includes radar-evading stealth, supercruise (the ability to fly at supersonic speeds without using afterburners), and advanced sensors and avionics.
The F-22 is armed with a 20mm cannon and can carry a variety of air-to-air and air-to-ground missiles and bombs.
The jet is powered by two Pratt & Whitney F119 turbofan engines, each capable of producing over 35,000 pounds of thrust.
The F-22 has a range of approximately 1,600 nautical miles without refueling and can be refueled in flight.
The Raptor has been in service with the United States Air Force since 2005, with a total of 195 F-22s produced.
The F-22 has never been used in combat but has participated in several military exercises and operations worldwide.
The cost of the F-22 program has been estimated at over $67 billion, making it one of the most expensive military projects in history.