Lockheed-Martin F-22A Raptor
The Lockheed Martin F-22A Raptor is the world's first stealthy air dominance
fighter. Its radar, weapons control and electronic warfare systems
work together as one integrated unit. The Raptor combines stealth,
maneuverability and the ability to fly long distances at supersonic speeds
-- or "supercruise" -- in performance of air superiority and air-to-ground
missions. Furthermore, it requires less maintenance than older
fighters.
This aircraft (S/N 91-4003) was one of nine F-22s built for Engineering,
Manufacture and Development (EMD) testing, and it rolled off the Lockheed
Martin assembly line in Georgia on May 22, 1999. Assigned to the
412th Test Wing at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., the aircraft made its
first flight on March 6, 2000. After completing its phase in the
test program, this aircraft came to the museum in January 2007.
It is painted to represent an F-22A flown by the 1st Fighter Wing at Langley
Air Force Base, Va.
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