F22 raptor
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...