Aerofax: Lockheed Martin F/A-22 Raptor: Stealth Fighter - Softcover

Miller, Jay

Softcover

ISBN 10: 185780158X ISBN 13: 9781857801583

Publisher: Midland Publishing, 2005

Synopsis

Initially referred to as the Advanced Tactical Fighter (ATF), the F-22 was designed to meet a USAF requirement for 750 new fighters to replace the F-15 Eagle. Work began in the early 1980s, and competition selection resulted in orders for flying demonstration prototypes of the YF-22 and the Northrop YF-23. The first of two prototypes was flown on 29th September 1990, and extensive testing and evaluation took place during that decade. In 1993 an air-to-ground attack role using precision-guided munitions was added to the original air superiority role, and the designation has been changed to F/A-22 to reflect this. The F-22 is designed to supercruise at up to Mach 1.5 without use of the afterburner, and its unusual layout is designed for agility as well as to incorporate stealth characteristics. A planned two-seat trainer version, the F-22B was cancelled, but production deliveries are now taking place, with service introduction planned for 2005. Author Jay Miller has followed the program closely to produce an extensively researched and well-illustrated review of this topical new fighter in the well-established and acclaimed Aerofax style and depth.

About this title

Synopsis

A thorough and up to date assessment of this aircraft, an advanced single-seat air superiority fighter, which has been developed to replace the F-15. This is a comprehensive study about an aircraft about to enter service as an addition to US airpower.

Edition details

• Publisher: Midland Publishing
• Publication date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 185780158X
• ISBN 13: 9781857801583
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 128