Air Force begins Raptor operational tests

Posted on: May. 1st, 2004 || Source: af.mil | E-mail Article | Print Article

EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. (AFPN) -- Operational testing on the F/A-22 Raptor began April 29 when the first two-ship sortie was flown and tested by members of the F/A-22 Combined Test Force here.




After the operational testing is complete, a report will provide senior leaders with the information needed to approve the Raptor for full-rate production.

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