$1 billion to Fix F-22A Raptor Structural Flaws

Published: Mon May 1st, 2006
Source: aimpoints.hq.af.mil



The U.S. Air Force has discovered structural flaws in its most expensive fighter jet that could cost roughly $1 billion to test for and fix, service officials said.

F-22A Raptor program officials have found weaknesses in structures that attach the wing and tail to the plane’s fuselage, the officials said. A portion of that estimated $1 billion also will be used to fix aircraft panel corrosion.

The structural flaws were identified after officials discovered cracks during fatigue testing, according to Raptor program office officials. Air Force officials have identified structural problems in two areas of the plane.
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