F-22 Raptor Image Gallery
The Lockheed Martin YF-22 won the Air Force's Advanced Tactical Fighter (ATF) contest over the Northrop YF-23 in April 1991. In 1983 the Air Force had issued a request for proposals for the ATF program, which were based on a study on new fighter concepts. The F-22 program is developing the next-generation air superiority fighter for the United States Air Force to ensure it retains it's air dominance and can counter emerging worldwide threats.
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An F-22 Raptor drops a small diameter bomb from its weapons bay during a test mission Sept. 5 over Edwards Air Force Base, Calif. The test marks the first airborne separation of a small diameter bomb from the internal weapons bay of an F-22. U.S. Air Force photo
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An F-22 Raptor, the world's first stealth air-to-air fighter, demonstrates combat maneuvers while participating in the 2007 Naval Air Station Oceana Air Show. The three-day air show featured demonstrations from the Blue Angels, British Red Devils and Blackwater USA Parachute Jump Teams, and Manfred Radius. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class John M. Stratton
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EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska -- An F-22 Raptor takes off of the Eielson AFB runway Aug. 22, 2007. The F-22 was on static display during the 354th Fighter Wing change of command ceremony, and left soon after the ceremony was over. U.S. Air Force photo
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F-22 Raptors from the 1st Fighter Wing at Langley AFB, Va. soar over the Utah Test and Training Range during the Weapons System Evaluation Program Aug. 12-23. The program, better known as "Combat Hammer," analyzes the bomb from the time it is built to the time it is deployed to determine how successful it might be in combat.
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ELMENDORF AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska -- The F-22 takes off with afterburners during the 12-minute demonstration here Aug. 20. The demo was the closing event of the 90th Fighter Squadron's 90th anniversary. The aircraft was flown by Maj. Paul Moga, the Air Force's sole F-22 Raptor demonstration pilot. He is assigned to the 1st Operations Group at Langely Air Force Base, Va. U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Garrett Hothan
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ELMENDORF AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska -- Staff Sgt. Brian Sarafin, 90th Aircraft Maintenance Unit, finishes suiting up to perform an inspection of the F-22's intake exhaust before the demonstration here Aug. 20. The demo was the closing event of the 90th Fighter Squadron's 90th anniversary. U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Garrett Hothan
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Wings of freedom An F-15E Strike Eagle and an F-22 Raptor fly over the coast of Prince William Sound, Alaska. Both aircraft are from Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska. U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt Keith. Brown
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A crew chief marshals an F-22 Raptor into place at Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska, during a ceremony marking the aircraft's arrival Aug. 8. U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Keith Brown
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Six F-22 Raptors taxi following touchdown at Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska, during a ceremony marking the aircraft's arrival Aug. 8. The F-22s will join the active duty 3rd Wing and Air Force Reserve Command's 477th Fighter Group here. The 477th FG becomes the first Air Force Reserve unit to operate and maintain the F-22. U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Keith Brown
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An F-22 Raptor touches down at Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska, during a ceremony marking the aircraft's arrival Aug. 8. Elmendorf became the second operational base and the first Pacific Air Forces installation to receive the aircraft. The F-22 performs both air-to-air and air-to-ground missions allowing full realization of operational concepts vital to the 21st century Air Force. U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Laura Turner
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