These F-22 photos were taken during mid-air refueling during strike operations in Syria. These Raptors took off from Al Dhafra, UAE and mark their first strike operation since being stationed for 6 months. Stealthy and fully loaded, these fighter’s are the new hero for the US, coming in at a flyaway cost of US $150 million a piece.
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F-22 Top Speed: | 1,498 mph |
F-22 Range: | 1,839 mi |
F-22 Length: | 62′ |
F-22 Wingspan: | 44′ 0″ |
F-22 Engine type: | Pratt & Whitney F119 |
F-22 Designer: | Lockheed Martin |
F-22 Manufacturers: | Boeing Defense, Space & Security, Lockheed Martin Aeronautics |