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The F-22 Raptor and the F-47 ‘NGAD’ Fighter Might Have the Same Problem

Key Points and Summary - The U.S. Air Force's next-generation F-47 fighter, the centerpiece of its NGAD program, is a "stealth++" marvel with a 1,000-nautical-mile combat radius. -However, the current ...
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The F-22 Raptor’s Billion-Dollar Problem the U.S. Air Force Ignored for Years

Key Points and Summary - In its early years, the F-22 Raptor fleet was plagued by a mysterious and dangerous problem causing pilots to experience hypoxia-like symptoms, including dizziness, confusion, ...

New US Air Force investigation shows how an in-flight refueling of an F-22 Raptor went wrong to the tune of nearly $10 million

A KC-46 Pegasus tanker lost its entire refueling boom during an F-22 Raptor refueling mission, causing costly damage.
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Will Engine Upgrades Improve the F-22 Raptor’s Readiness Rate?

The Air Force is committed to ensuring that the F-22 retains its spot as the best air superiority fighter in service. The United States Air Force’s Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor continues to be regarded ...
The Aviationist

Lockheed Martin Will Integrate Next-Generation Infrared Defensive Sensors on F-22 Raptor

The F-22 will receive an embedded set of TacIRST sensors as part of the Infrared Defensive System to enhance aircraft survivability and lethality. Lockheed Martin announced on Jan. 22, 2025, that it ...