Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor

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20 Apr 2026 · © Raid_nations02

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Kiwi Aviation · 20 Apr 2026

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General Dynamics (now Lockheed Martin) F-16 Fighting Falcon

Aircraft

F-22 Raptor F22

USAF standard low-visibility gray tactical scheme

AF 02-020

Registration

Airline

United States Air Force

USAF

Manufacturer

Lockheed Martin

Gear

Canon EOS Rebel T7I 55-300MM

Achievements

Rare Bird, Military Maverick

2 badges earned

Location

Lakeland Linder International Airport

LAL/KLAL

27.9893, -82.0207

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Lakeland Linder International Airport LAL

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

The F-22 Raptor is the world’s first operational 5th-generation stealth air superiority fighter, pivotal in advancing tactics and design for modern combat jets.

Fleet Rarity

One of fewer than 180 operational F-22s in the world, all in USAF service.

Record Flights

Has performed supercruise (supersonic flight without afterburner) and unique post-stall maneuvers at air shows.

Safety & Events

Notable for never being exported outside the USA due to Congressional restrictions; involved in numerous USAF airshow demonstrations.

Future Outlook

In service but with planned phase-out beginning in the 2030s.

Specifications

Pratt & Whitney F119-PW-100

Engine

13.56 m

Wingspan

18.92 m

Length

2,960 km

Range

1,964 km/h (Mach 2.25 max speed)

Speed

Single seat (pilot only); internal weapons bays

Capacity

38,000 kg

MTOW

5.08 m

Height

156 kN (35,000 lbf) with afterburner, each

Thrust

Approx. 125 dB at engine exhaust (military non-civil standard)

Noise