The F-22A Raptor

The F-22 Raptor advanced tactical fighter entered service with the US Air Force in December 2005. The USAF requirement is for a fighter to replace the F-15, with emphasis on agility.stealth and range.

This model aircraft is made from  Mohogany wood its 16′ inches in length

Recent Achievement:

 

• The Air Force and F-22 Raptor industry team were awarded the 2006 Robert J. Collier Trophy, The most distinguished honor in aviation, for designing, manufacturing, testing and operating the F-22 Raptor.

• F-22s demonstrated exceptional performance at joint training exercise Northern Edge in Alaska during June 2006. Raptors flew 97 percent of planned sorties, ensured air dominance by going undefeated against 144 adversaries, and enhanced the success of  combat commanders by improving battlespace awareness for all aircraft

• The 27th Fighter Squadron, based at Langley AFB, Va., completed the first overseas operational deployment of F-22s at Kadena Air Base, Japan, in May 2007.

• F-22s participated in the U.S. Air Force’s Red Flag exercise at Nellis AFB, Nevada, for the first time in February 2007 with superb performance in air maneuvers as well as maintenance: 100 percent of planned sorties successfully generated.

• The Multiyear Procurement (MYP) contract approved by Congress in July 2007 for FY 07-09 allows for production of 60 Raptors at a savings of $411 million (according to a RAND study certified by the Secretary of Defense) while ensuring stability of production and improving cycle time.

• Five bases currently operate F-22s: Edwards AFB, Calif. (test); Nellis AFB, Nev. (weapons/tactics); Tyndall AFB, Fla. (pilot training); Langley AFB, Va. (operational); Elmendorf AFB, Alaska (operational).

• Future operational bases are scheduled for activation in 2008-09: Holloman AFB, N.M.; Hickam AFB, Hawaii.

Key Data for this model aircraft :

Crew : 1

First Flight: 7  September 1997

Dimension :

Wingspan: 44ft 6in

Length: 62ft 1in

Height: 16ft 5in

Wing Area:840 ft²

Horizontal Tailspan: 29ft

Tailspan: 18 ft 10in

Track Width: 10.6ft