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.
Read more... | Videos | SpecificationsF-22 Raptor Images:
(click on the title or image to expand, images open in a new window)
F-22A Raptor #04-4066 lands at Kadena AFB, marking the aircraft's first overseas deployment. The jet is one of 12 along with more than 250 Airmen deployed from Langley AFB, to Kadena as part of an air expeditionary force rotation on 18 February, 2007. USAF photo by A1C Kelly Timney
Source: US Air Force
All F-22 Raptor images
| Videos
| Factsheet
| Specs
Two F-22 Raptors taxi after landing at Kadena AFB, marking the aircraft's first overseas deployment. The jets are two of 12 along with more than 250 Airmen deployed from Langley AFB, to Kadena as part of an air expeditionary force rotation on 18 February, 2007. USAF photo by Amn Sheila deVera
Source: US Air Force
All F-22 Raptor images
| Videos
| Factsheet
| Specs
Crew chiefs park two F-22 Raptors after landing at Kadena AFB marking the aircraft's first overseas deployment. Twelve Raptors along with more than 250 Airmen are deployed from Langley AFB, to Kadena as part of an air expeditionary force rotation on 18 February, 2007. USAF photo by Airman Sheila deVera
Source: US Air Force
All F-22 Raptor images
| Videos
| Factsheet
| Specs
Representatives from the Air Force and Lockheed Martin gathered to see the roll-out of Pacific Air Forces' first F-22 Raptor Feb 12 at Marietta, Ga. This F-22 is the first of several that will be assigned to PACAF at Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska. The F-22 aerodesign, advanced flight controls, thrust vectoring, and high thrust-to-weight ratio provide the capability to outmaneuver all current and projected aircraft. U.S. Air Force photo/John Rossino
Source: US Air Force
All F-22 Raptor images
| Videos
| Factsheet
| Specs
Representatives from the Air Force and Lockheed Martin gathered to see the roll-out of Pacific Air Forces' first F-22 Raptor Feb 12 at Marietta, Ga. This F-22 is the first of several that will be assigned to PACAF at Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska. The F-22 aerodesign, advanced flight controls, thrust vectoring, and high thrust-to-weight ratio provide the capability to outmaneuver all current and projected aircraft. U.S. Air Force photo/Angela Tyson
Source: US Air Force
All F-22 Raptor images
| Videos
| Factsheet
| Specs
An F-22 Raptor flies off after being refueled by a KC-135 Stratotanker during the Red Flag exercise Feb 7 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. The two KC-135 Stratotankers from the 319th Air Refueling Wing at Grand Forks Air Force Base, N.D., make up the lead tanker unit during the exercise. Red Flag is an exercise designed to hone the warfighting skills of Air Force pilots for conflicts. U.S. Air Force photo/1st Lt. Randi Norton
Source: US Air Force
All F-22 Raptor images
| Videos
| Factsheet
| Specs
F-22 Raptors are parked on the flightline during Red Flag 07-02 Feb. 6 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Red Flag sharpens aircrews' warfighting skills in realistic combat situations. The aircraft from the 94th Fighter Squadron of Langley Air Force Base in Virginia will be flying missions during the day and night to the nearby Nevada Test and Training Range where they will simulate an air war. The Air Force and Navy, along with military forces from Australia and the United Kingdom, are participating in Red Flag. This is the first deployment to Red Flag for the 94th FS with the F-22. U.S. Air Force photo/Master. Sgt. Kevin J. Gruenwald
Source: US Air Force
All F-22 Raptor images
| Videos
| Factsheet
| Specs
Senior Airman William Rotroff taxies in a F-22 Raptor during Red Flag 07-02 Feb. 6 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Red Flag sharpens aircrews' warfighting skills in realistic combat situations. The F-22 will be flying missions during the day and night to the nearby Nevada Test and Training Range where they will simulate an air war. The Air Force and Navy, along with military forces from Australia and the United Kingdom, are participating in Red Flag. Airman Rotroff is a tactical aircraft maintenance specialist with the 94th Fighter Squadron at Langley Air Force Base, Va. This is the first deployment to Red Flag for the 94th FS with the F-22. U.S. Air Force photo/Master. Sgt. Kevin J. Gruenwald
Source: US Air Force
All F-22 Raptor images
| Videos
| Factsheet
| Specs
The first of 12 F-22 Raptors lands for a brief layover Feb. 7 at Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii. The F-22s and more than 250 Airmen from the 27th Fighter Squadron at Langley Air Force Base, Va., are bound for Kadena Air Base, Japan, for the aircaft's first overseas operational deployment. U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Shane A. Cuomo
Source: US Air Force
All F-22 Raptor images
| Videos
| Factsheet
| Specs
Lt. Col. Dirk Smith takes flight in an F-22 Raptor Feb. 3 at Langley Air Force Base in Virginia.The 94th Fighter Squadron is deploying for Red Flag at Nellis AFB, Nev. Red Flag is an air combat training exercise designed to test pilots and air support crews' ability to affectively respond to real-world combat scenarios. This is the first deployment to Red Flag for the 94th FS with F-22s. Colonel Smith is the 94th FS commander. U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Samuel Rogers
Source: US Air Force
All F-22 Raptor images
| Videos
| Factsheet
| Specs
- F-35 and F-22 programs are on divergent paths
- 192nd first Air Guard unit to fly F-22 for Operation Noble Eagle
- Air Force announces Reserve F-22 squadron at Holloman
- JEFX 08 demonstrates F-22 Raptor sensor capabilities
- Holloman prepares for Raptor
- Northrop Receives Contracts Totaling $252M for the F-22 Raptor Program
- Australia to push US on supply of Raptor fighter
- Alaska's first F-22 total force deployment successful
- Lockheed Awarded $182M for F-22 Sustainment for 2008-2009
- Northrop Successfully Demonstrates New SAR Capability for F-22 Raptor
- Pentagon eyes F-35 fighters, not pricier F-22s
- F-22 Raptor crew chiefs begin training
- Tyndall squadron prepares for 'pipeline' Raptor pilots
- Elmendorf takes step toward IOC
- Reserve Airmen train Guardsmen on Raptor
- Museum unveils F-22 public display
- Defense Department plans to request more F-22s
- 4 new pilots begin F-22 training
- Australia wants the US F-22 Raptor for RAAF
- U.S. ban forces Japan to modernize F-15 fighters
