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Library > F/A-22 Raptor Raptor continuing Air Force's air superiority record TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. (AFPN) -- With air dominance training under way here, the Air Force's newest asset, the F/A-22 Raptor, is proving its worth every day as it nears initial operational capability. The Raptor will eventually replace the F-15 Eagle, an aircraft with an undefeated 104-0 combat record, according to Brig. Gen. Larry New, former 325th Fighter Wing commander. The general said that combat record will continue with the addition of the Raptor to the Air Force team. Full Story Features and Specifications  Primary Function:  Fighter, air-dominance Wingspan:  44 feet, 6 inches Length:  62 feet, 1 inch Height:  16 feet, 5 inches  More Features and Specifications News  • Loading a Raptor • F/A-22 goes ‘On the Record’ • Leaders show off Raptor, Joint Strike Fighter at air show • Air Force begins Raptor operational tests • F/A-22 important to all Airmen  More News Photos   More Photos History  Prior to its selection as winner of what was then known as the Advanced Tactical Fighter (ATF) competition, the F/A-22 team conducted a 54-month demonstration/ validation (dem/val) program. The effort involved the design, construction and flight testing of two YF-22 prototype aircraft. Two prototype engines, the Pratt & Whitney YF119 and General Electric YF120, also were developed and tested during the program. The dem/val program was completed in December 1990.  More History Search   Advanced Search

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