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  The  Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor  is an American single-seat,  twin-engine , all-weather  stealth  tactical  fighter aircraft  developed for the  United States Air Force  (USAF). The result of the USAF's  Advanced Tactical Fighter  (ATF) program, the aircraft was designed as an  air superiority fighter , but also has  ground attack ,  electronic warfare , and  signals intelligence  capabilities. The prime contractor,  Lockheed Martin , built most of the F-22's airframe and weapons systems and conducted final assembly, while  Boeing  provided the wings, aft fuselage,  avionics  integration, and training systems. Role Air superiority fighter National origin United States Manufacturer Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Boeing Defense, Space & Security First flight 7 September 1997 ; 24 years ago Introduction 15 December 2005 Status In service Primary user United States Air...