The F-22 Code Name Raptor is an air dominance fighter with much-improved capability over current Air Force aircraft. it's widely considered as the most advanced fighter in the world, combining a revolutionary leap in technology and capability with reduced support requirements and maintenance prices. it'll replace the F-15 as America's front-line, air superiority fighter, with deliveries to operational units in 2005.
The F-22 program is developing the next-generation air superiority fighter for the US Air Force to counter rising worldwide threats. The F-22 Raptor is intended to make sure that America's military force retain air dominance. this means complete {control of the airspace over a section of conflict, thereby permitting freedom to attack and freedom from attack at all times and places for the complete spectrum of military operations. Air dominance provides the power to defend our forces from enemy attack and to attack adversary forces without hindrance from enemy aircraft.
The F-22's combination of stealth, integrated avionics, maneuverability and supercruise will can offer Raptor pilots a first-look, first-shot, first-kill capability against the aircraft of any potential enemy. The F-22 is intended to provide not just air superiority, however air dominance, winning quickly and decisively with few US casualties. The Raptor also has an inherent air-to-ground capability.
