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 plan to procure only 185 ...

Despite the newer F-35 Lightning II’s introduction, the F-22 remains dominant in terms of stealth and speed. T he US Air ...

Two U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptors assigned to the F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team fly in formation behind a KC-135 Stratotanker, assigned to the 97th Air Mobility Wing, during an aerial refueling ...

The F-22's cockpit doesn't just look high-tech — it's designed for maximum pilot efficiency and survivability. Like most modern fighters, the Raptor uses a Hands-on Throttle and Stick (HOTAS ...

For instance, the fighter jet can hit supersonic speeds before engaging these afterburners, helping the F-22 Raptor reach top speeds exceeding Mach 2 — roughly twice the speed of sound at 1,500 mph.