Hello all, here is today's article posted on TheArmoryLife.com. It is titled “F-22 Raptor: Was It Too Ahead of Its Time?” and can be found at https://www.thearmorylife.com/f-22-raptor/.
F-22 Raptor: Was It Too Ahead of Its Time?
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Talyn
SAINT
Silly title.
No it wasn't and still isn't.
The US has suffered under politicians & SODs over the lst30 years that can't see beyond election year time cycles, and think thigs won't change beyond their terms.
Plus they glom on to programs like the LCS & Zumwalt fiascos that have wasted tons of $$.
And the F-35 program has sucked $$ away from upgrades to the F-22, which they're trying to catch up on now with needed upgrades.
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The NGAD won't be available in numbers to replace the F-22 for 20 yrs.
My .02
No it wasn't and still isn't.
The US has suffered under politicians & SODs over the lst30 years that can't see beyond election year time cycles, and think thigs won't change beyond their terms.
Plus they glom on to programs like the LCS & Zumwalt fiascos that have wasted tons of $$.
And the F-35 program has sucked $$ away from upgrades to the F-22, which they're trying to catch up on now with needed upgrades.
F-22 Raptor's Future Upgrades Appear In Art Posted By Air Force General
The art shows us new features the Raptor is gaining, including stealthy fuel tanks and special underwing pods, as well as a new missile.
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F-22 Raptor Pilots Give New Helmets A Spin
The Next Generation Fixed Wing Helmet is undergoing developmental testing and would replace the decades-old design currently in use.
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The NGAD won't be available in numbers to replace the F-22 for 20 yrs.
My .02
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Lexie__M
Custom
I would lean towards perfecting "Magnetic Propulsion".
I know Meg-Lift technologies has been perfected many years ago.
IMHO:
Aim for the future.
I know they been working "Magnetic Propulsion" for aircraft for years. Once perfected, light years ahead of jet propulsion. You would not need wings any longer either.
I know Meg-Lift technologies has been perfected many years ago.
IMHO:
Aim for the future.
I know they been working "Magnetic Propulsion" for aircraft for years. Once perfected, light years ahead of jet propulsion. You would not need wings any longer either.
HayesGreener
Ronin
If we end up in a fight with China it will take a lot of fighters to gain air superiority. Sitting here wondering what the plans are for ramping up production if the baloon goes up. A lot of the air superiority mission will go to F15/F16/F18 squadrons since we never got the full complement of F22's.
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nmedge
Guest
This airplane was stationed here when they first came out. The airplane always seemed to be grounded for many problems with the oxygen system being very problematic. They finally transferred them to Langley AFB and Elmendorf AFB. Since they are not here I do not know if they still are having issues with them. Being a former Crew Chief on several fighter weapon systems I know the crew chiefs and maintainers used to have fits with this airframe. Maybe the problems have been worked out
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Keystone19250
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Interesting article as I sit at home and watch (THUNDER OVER LOUISVILLE)
Awesome air show kicking off derby week.
Just watched an incredible F35A
Flying fast and furious, top speed 1,199mph wow…..
Awesome air show kicking off derby week.
Just watched an incredible F35A
Flying fast and furious, top speed 1,199mph wow…..
HayesGreener
Ronin
I love it when they rattle the windows
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nmedge
Guest
That was another reason they left here. They were constantly doing sonic booms and had 100's of complaints from residents. Farmers and ranchers also said the animals were losing offspring because noise was affecting them.
HayesGreener
Ronin
I live near Eglin. Wait till they get a load of F35's. We call it the sound of freedom.
Bassbob
Emissary
I always have a good time when I go to your neck of the woods. Destin is a cool place. In the off season anyway.
If I remember correctly F22s went 8 on 8 against F16s and all F22s were "shot " down. Heard that on AHC.Hello all, here is today's article posted on TheArmoryLife.com. It is titled “F-22 Raptor: Was It Too Ahead of Its Time?” and can be found at https://www.thearmorylife.com/f-22-raptor/.
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nmedge
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The F15 Eagle was the aircraft i enjoyed the most! I crewed them at Elmendorf AFB Alaska.
Talyn
SAINT
It all depends on the ROE for the exercise.
Talyn
SAINT
The F-22 was made to kill from a distance & high altitudes w/o being seen/detected, but when an exercise brings everyone in close for a fur ball then a HMD (they're working on one for the F-22) & an AIM-9X evens the playing field.
Plus, the tactics the F-22 would use if they had to engage closer would be a high-speed slashing attack from a blind spot.
Plus, the tactics the F-22 would use if they had to engage closer would be a high-speed slashing attack from a blind spot.