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She is The F-22 Raptor is a fifth-generation, single-seat, twin-engine, stealth tactical fighter jet developed by Lockheed Martin for the United States Air Force (USAF). Its primary objectives:
*Combat Capabilities*
1. *Air superiority*: Dominates air-to-air combat, ensuring control of airspace.
2. *Precision strike*: Delivers precision-guided munitions (PGMs) against ground targets.
3. *Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR)*: Gatheres real-time battlefield intelligence.
4. *Electronic Warfare (EW)*: Disrupts enemy communications and radar systems.
*Advanced Features*
1. *Stealth technology*: Reduced radar cross-section for minimal detection.
2. *Advanced sensors*: Radar, infrared, and electronic warfare sensors.
3. *Helmet-mounted display*: Pilot's helmet displays critical flight data.
4. *Thrust-vectoring*: Engines can redirect thrust for enhanced maneuverability.
5. *Advanced avionics*: Highly integrated, fly-by-wire flight control system.
6. *Secure communication*: Encrypted communication systems.
7. *Internal weapons bay*: Carries missiles and bombs internally.
*Mission Profiles*
1. *Air-to-air combat*: Engages enemy fighters.
2. *Close Air Support (CAS)*: Supports ground troops.
3. *Strategic bombing*: Targets high-value enemy assets.
4. *Reconnaissance*: Conducts ISR missions.
5. *Escort*: Protects friendly aircraft.
*Specifications*
1. *Length*: 50.5 feet (15.4 meters)
2. *Wingspan*: 27.8 feet (8.5 meters)
3. *Height*: 13.6 feet (4.1 meters)
4. *Weight*: Approximately 43,000 pounds (19,500 kg)
5. *Speed*: Mach 2+ (over 1,500 mph)
6. *Range*: Over 1,600 miles (2,570 km)
7. *Service ceiling*: 65,000 feet (19,685 meters)
*Operational History*
1. First flight: September 1990
2. Entered service: 2005
3. Participated in Operation Odyssey Dawn (Libya, 2011)
4. Operation Inherent Resolve (Iraq/Syria, 2014)
5. Ongoing global operations