The F-22 Raptor: A Cutting-Edge Fighter Jet
Design and Development The early design and development stages of the F-22 Raptor were marked by a focus on achieving stealth technology and advanced avionics capabilities. The concept phase began in the late 1980s, with Lockheed Martin (then Lockheed) leading the development team. italicsThe goal was to create an air superiority fighter that could evade detection and outmaneuver any adversary*.* The initial design concept was based on a single-engine configuration, with the Pratt & Whitney F119 engine providing 28,000 pounds of thrust....