Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor

CHARLIE ALFA 🇺🇸

12 Apr 2026 · © All photos taken by me, copyright protected.

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

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CHARLIE ALFA · 13 Apr 2026

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CHARLIE ALFA · 13 Apr 2026

Thanks!

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Domi · 12 Apr 2026

I’m jealous ;)

Kiwi Aviation · 12 Apr 2026

Great photo 📸

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The F-22 Raptor is the USAF\'s first operational fifth-generation stealth air superiority fighter, renowned for its agility, stealth, and advanced avionics.

Fleet Rarity

Fleet limited to under 195 units, only flown by the USAF.

Record Flights

Set benchmark for supercruise capability in operational fighters; not typically used for public record long-distance flights.

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Involved in multiple military exercises and air shows; no major public incidents due to limited fleet and tight operational security.

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Active service, with future phase-out planned after 2030 replaced by NGAD.

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Pratt & Whitney F119-PW-100

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13.56 meters

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18.92 meters

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2,960 kilometers

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1,963 km/h (supercruise Mach 1.82)

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38,000 kilograms

MTOW

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