Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor

27 May 2026 · © Raid_nations02

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

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Katl_spotter13 · 27 May 2026

Love the livery!

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Aircraft

F-22 Raptor F22

United States Air Force standard low-visibility gray tactical scheme

Airline

United States Air Force

Manufacturer

Lockheed Martin

Gear

Canon EOS Rebel T7i EF-S55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM

Achievements

Rare Bird, Military Maverick

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Photo grade

Silver

Score: 87.0

Awesome afterburners and detail! Slight noise visible in shadowed areas but the jet's angle and impact are top-notch.

Location

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Lakeland Linder International Airport · LAL/KLAL

27.9888, -82.0131

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Lakeland Linder International Airport LAL

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Insights

Aviation History

First operational 5th-generation stealth air superiority fighter, revolutionary for its class. Only operated by the USAF.

Fleet Rarity

Approximately 186 built, fewer than 150 airworthy; sole operator is the USAF. Very rare outside US airshows.

Record Flights

Notable for world firsts in supercruise and stealth in operational fighter duty; performs at international airshows.

Safety & Events

Highly secretive program, involved in multiple airshow displays and deployed for air superiority demonstrations.

Future Outlook

Active service as of 2024, planned to remain so through 2030s. New replacement program in progress.

Specifications

Pratt & Whitney F119-PW-100

Engine

13.56 m

Wingspan

18.92 m

Length

2,960 km

Range

1,963 km/h (supercruise ~1,800 km/h at altitude)

Speed

Single pilot (no passengers)

Capacity

38,000 kg

MTOW

5.08 m

Height

156 kN (35,000 lbf) each with afterburner

Thrust

Classified/military; typically high due to afterburning engines

Noise