F-22A Raptor

Snake Mon Feb 23, 2009 9:47 pm

F-22A Raptor

The F-22A is the new US Air Force's Stealth Air Superiority Fighter.

Armed with a serious assortment of Anti-Air weapons ranging from the close range M61A2 Vulcan cannon and "heat seeking" AIM-9 Sidewinders (Within Visual Range) to the deadly medium ranged AIM-120 AMRAAMs (Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles / Beyond Visual Range) combined with stealth and high maneuverability, the Raptor is sure to be a formidable air superiority fighter.

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F-22A Raptor F22-3

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Armament

	Guns	Close Range Air-to-Air Missiles	Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles
Weapon	M61A2 Vulcan Gatling Gun	AIM-9X Sidewinder	AIM-120C AMRAAM (Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missile)
Caliber	20mm (0.787 in)	*	*

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Special Features

- Stealth;
- High Maneuverability.
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F-22A's Landing Gear:

F-22A Raptor F22LandingGear-1

The main role of the F-22A will be to destroy the adversary air power (Air Superiority role), and with the aircraft's special features and armament, it's more than prepared for such an important task.