Four F-22 Raptors fly in formation, leaving smoke trails against a clear sky.

A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor pulls into a steep climb, with condensation vapor forming over its wings and fuselage.

Taking off

Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor in afterburner, seen from below with open weapons bay doors, demonstrating its stealthy profile and raw power.

Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor in afterburner, highlighting its stealth features and power during a high-performance maneuver.

Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor banking at high speed, highlighting its stealthy airframe and advanced design.

U.S. Air Force 🇺🇸 Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor ———————————————— Air Superiority at its finest.

Lockheed F-22A Raptor at the 2024 Huntington Beach Airshow.

Spotted overflying the airfield on the way out to preflight.

F22 Raptor at Miramar

The F-22 is one of the world’s premier stealth fighters, known for its high agility, advanced avionics, and low observability. Not exported outside the USA.

Photographed indoors at a museum, cockpit canopy open, weapons bay visible; very few F-22s are on public display.

Tail code 'FF’identifies it as part of the 1st Fighter Wing, Langley Air Force Base, Virginia. The cover on the intake and red placard indicate it's parked for display.

Airshow London 2025

The F-22's thrust vectoring nozzles and angular tailplanes are distinctive from this angle.

Visible gold-tinted canopy and diamond-shaped wings are distinctive features. ‘AK’ tail code designates Alaska-based squadron.