Overview
The F-22 combines stealth, thrust-vectoring engine nozzles and "supercruise" — flying faster than sound without afterburner. It was built only for the US Air Force; production stopped in 2011 at 195 aircraft and export was prohibited by law.
Specifications
Dimensions
| Length | 18.92 m |
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| Wingspan | 13.56 m |
| Height | 5.08 m |
| Wing area | 78.0 m² |
Weights & fuel
| Empty weight | 19,700 kg |
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| Max. take-off weight | 38,000 kg |
Performance
| Max. speed | 2,414 km/h |
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| Max. Mach | Mach 2.25 |
| Range | 3,000 km |
| Combat radius | 852 km |
| Service ceiling | 19,812 m |
Crew & capacity
| Crew | 1 |
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Powerplant
| Engines | 2 |
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| Engine model | Pratt & Whitney F119-PW-100 |
| Thrust (each) | 116.0 kN |
| Thrust with afterburner (each) | 156.0 kN |
Figures are compiled from public sources and may be approximate; they can vary by variant and configuration.
Photos
Photo 1: U.S. Air Force photo by Kevin Robertson / Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
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