stratoman Posted March 30, 2003 Share Posted March 30, 2003 They have said that every Aircraft in the inventory is being used but have not heard mention of the F-22 Raptor. Are they not in the active inventory :?: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skins26 Posted March 30, 2003 Share Posted March 30, 2003 Thats that badass **** im talking about boy. That thing is absolutely amazing. Fast as hell fighter plane that can also turn carry bombs and **** to drop. Its also stealth and its just straight hardcore. The quickness of that thing is amazing its like Lavar Arrington in the sky. But its very top secret type deal i believe. If they are using them they might not be saying anything about it. Also they are land based and cant go off carriers so its probably more trouble to take over and put on an air base like some of the other USAF planes. When we dont really need it cause they dont have the technology to catch up with the F-117 yet so we just use that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stratoman Posted March 30, 2003 Author Share Posted March 30, 2003 Yes it is bada$$!! First look/first shot/first kill in all environments: A combination of improved sensor capability, improved situational awareness and improved weapons provides first-kill opportunity against threats. The F-22 possesses a sophisticated sensor suite that allows the pilot to track, identify and shoot the threat before it detects the F-22. Significant effort is being placed on ****pit design and avionics fusion to improve the pilot's situational awareness. Advanced avionics technologies allow the F-22 sensors to gather, integrate and display essential information in the most useful format to the pilot. Reduced observables: Advances in low-observable technologies provide significantly improved survivability and lethality against air-to-air and surface-to-air threats. The F-22's combination of reduced observability and super cruise accentuate the advantage of surprise in a tactical environment. Supersonic persistence: The F-22's engines produce more thrust than any current fighter engine, especially in military (non-afterburner) power. Called "super cruise," this characteristic allows the F-22 to efficiently cruise at supersonic airspeeds without using afterburners. This capability greatly expands the F-22's operating envelope in both speed and range over current fighters that must use afterburner to operate at supersonic speeds. Increased maneuverability: The F-22 has been extensively designed, tested and refined aerodynamically during the demonstration/validation (dem/val) phase and the current Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) phase. The F-22's sophisticated aero-design and high thrust-to-weight ratio provide the capability to outmaneuver all current and projected threat aircraft. To ensure the F-22 provides air dominance for deep-interdiction aircraft, it operates at medium and high altitude at ranges superior to current generation air dominance aircraft. Improved reliability and maintainability: To ensure operational flexibility, the F-22 has better reliability and maintainability than any military fighter in history. Increased F-22 reliability and maintainability pays off in less manpower required to fix the aircraft and consequently less airlift required to support a deployed squadron. Additionally, reduced maintenance support provides the benefit of reduced life-cycle cost and the ability to operate more efficiently from prepared or dispersed operating locations. Increased lethality and survivability: The above characteristics provide a synergistic effect that ensures F-22 lethality against an advanced air threat. The combination of reduced observability and super cruise drastically shrinks surface-to-air engagement envelopes and minimizes threat capability to engage and shoot the F-22. Air-to-surface capability: The F-22 has a secondary role to attack surface targets. The aircraft will be capable of carrying two 1,000-pound Joint Direct Attack Munitions (JDAMs) internally and will use on-board avionics for navigation and weapons delivery support. Engines: The F-22 will incorporate Pratt & Whitney's new F119 engine. Designed for efficient supersonic operation without afterburner use (super cruise), and with increased durability over today's engines, the F119 is a very high thrust-to-weight ratio engine. Advanced technologies in the F119 include integrated flight-propulsion controls and two-dimensional, thrust-vectoring engine nozzles. Weapons: The F-22 is capable of carrying existing and planned air-to-air weapons. These include a full complement of medium-range missiles such as the AIM-120A advanced medium range air-to-air missile (AMRAAM), and short-range missiles such as the AIM-9 Sidewinder. The F-22 also will have a modernized version of the proven M61 internal gun and growth provisions for other weapons. The aircraft also will be capable of carrying Joint Direct Attack Munitions (JDAMs) and other ground-attack weapons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stratoman Posted March 30, 2003 Author Share Posted March 30, 2003 Originally posted by Skins26 Thats that badass **** im talking about boy. Skins26, Check out this website www.f22fighter.com there's lots of cool info, pics, vidio clips and other downloads!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panel Posted March 30, 2003 Share Posted March 30, 2003 I don't think that they are production Planes yet, we have a few prototypes, and have a few more buds to be worked out before the are ready. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Mike Posted March 30, 2003 Share Posted March 30, 2003 Coming soon to a theater near you... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stratoman Posted March 30, 2003 Author Share Posted March 30, 2003 Originally posted by panel and have a few more buds to be worked out before the are ready. :high: LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted March 30, 2003 Share Posted March 30, 2003 Not in the inventory yet. Langley AFB is supposed to get them fiscal year 2005. It'll smoke anything in the air. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarhog Posted March 30, 2003 Share Posted March 30, 2003 when you care enough to send the very best :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riggins44 Posted March 30, 2003 Share Posted March 30, 2003 Air Sarge is right, Langley will get the first ones. I live minutes from the base and can't wait to see them in the air. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codeorama Posted March 30, 2003 Share Posted March 30, 2003 I live in Langley's flight path. We will see them. I've had the benefit of seein all of the stealth planse so far... the Bomber was by far the creepiest... or coolest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inmate running the asylum Posted March 30, 2003 Share Posted March 30, 2003 We dont need them against the sleaze-ball Iraqi's, who have yet to put an airplane in the air this time. The Iraqi's know that the airplanes we have now can shoot anything they have out of the air. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riggins44 Posted March 30, 2003 Share Posted March 30, 2003 Code, ever played golf at the Hamptons and have a couple of F-15's come in for a landing while trying to concentrate on hitting a shot. It's an awesome sight regardless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golgo-13 Posted March 31, 2003 Share Posted March 31, 2003 I wonder if they have run a few test runs on prototypes in there. Kind of like what they did with the F-117 in Panama. Many people thought the F-117 was brand new technology during the last gulf war when it had, in fact, been used several years before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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