Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor

The Lockheed Martin/Boeing F-22 Raptor is a single-seat, twin-engine fifth-generation supermaneuverable fighter aircraft that uses stealth technology. It was designed primarily as an air superiority fighter, but has additional capabilities that include ground attack, electronic warfare, and signals intelligence roles. Lockheed Martin Aeronautics is the prime contractor and is responsible for the majority of the airframe, weapon systems and final assembly of the F-22. Program partner Boeing Defense, Space & Security provides the wings, aft fuselage, avionics integration, and training systems. The aircraft was variously designated F-22 and F/A-22 during the years prior to formally entering USAF service in December 2005 as the F-22A. Despite a protracted and costly development period, the United States Air Force considers the F-22 a critical component of U.S. tactical air power, and claims that the aircraft is unmatched by any known or projected fighter. Lockheed Martin claims that the Raptor's combination of stealth, speed, agility, precision and situational awareness, combined with air-to-air and air-to-ground combat capabilities, makes it the best overall fighter in the world today. Air Chief Marshal Angus Houston, former Chief of the Australian Defence Force, said in 2004 that the "F-22 will be the most outstanding fighter plane ever built."

The United States Air Force plans to purchase a total of 576 F-22 Raptors to replace the F-15C/D in service. There are currently 266 active F-22s in service.

Operators

 * Air Education an Training Command
 * 325th Fighter Wing - Tyndall AFB, Florida
 * 43rd Fighter Squadron
 * Air Combat Command
 * 1st Fighter Wing - Langley AFB, Virginia
 * 27th Fighter Squadron
 * 71st Fighter Squadron
 * 94th Fighter Squadron
 * 49th Fighter Wing - Holloman AFB, New Mexico
 * 7th Fighter Squadron
 * 8th Fighter Squadron
 * 53rd Fighter Wing - Eglin AFB, Florida
 * 422nd Test and Evaluation Squadron
 * 57th Fighter Wing - Nellis AFB, Nevada
 * 433rd Weapons Squadron
 * Air Force Material Command
 * 412th Test Wing - Edwards AFB, California
 * 411th Flight Test Squadron
 * Pacific Air Forces
 * 3rd Fighter Wing - Elmendorf AFB, Alaska
 * 90th Fighter Squadron
 * 525th Fighter Squadron
 * 15th Fighter Wing - Hickam AFB, Hawaii
 * 19th Fighter Squadron
 * 35th Fighter Wing - Misawa Air Base
 * 352nd Fighter Squadron
 * 612th Fighter Squadron
 * 614th Fighter Squadron
 * 615th Fighter Squadron
 * 54th Fighter Wing - Andersen AFB, Guam
 * 16th Fighter Squadron
 * 478th Fighter Squadron
 * Air National Guard
 * 154th Fighter Wing - Hickam AFB, Hawaii
 * 199th Fighter Squadron
 * 192nd Fighter Wing - Langley AFB, Virginia
 * 149th Fighter Squadron
 * Air Force Reserve Comman
 * 44th Fighter Group - Holloman AFB, New Mexico
 * 301st Fighter Squadron
 * 477th Fighter Group - Elmendorf AFB, Alaska
 * 302nd Fighter Squadron