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December 16, 2005
F-22A 'Raptor' Fighter Jet Joins US Fleet Today
Topics: War on TerrorRaptor has arrived and is "ready for war" !
The futuristic F-22A "Raptor" fighter jet, designed to dominate the skies well into the 21st century, joined the US combat fleet today, with the Air Force saying that "initial operational capability" had been achieved by 16 of the aircraft at the 1st Fighter Wing's 27th Fighter Squadron at Langley Air Force Base, Virginia.
The Raptor combines low-observability, or stealth, with supersonic speed, agility and cockpit displays designed to boost greatly pilots' awareness of the situation around them.
Watch a video of the F/A-22 in flight and meet one of the pilots training to fly the plane in combat. This is one incredible fighting machine.
Posted by Richard at December 16, 2005 7:12 AM
I have only one question.
Who do I have to kill to get a check ride on one?
Posted by: Rorschach at December 16, 2005 10:31 AM
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