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The F-22 Raptor and the F-47 ‘NGAD’ Fighter Might Have the Same Problem

Key Points and Summary - The U.S. Air Force's next-generation F-47 fighter, the centerpiece of its NGAD program, is a "stealth++" marvel with a 1,000-nautical-mile combat radius. -However, the current ...

Lockheed Martin Delivered Its Last F-22 Raptor In 2012 — And The USAF Is Now Spending $8 Billion To Keep The 187 Airframes It Has Left Combat Ready

The answer lies in the stealth coating that consumes half of every maintenance hour.

Why Lockheed's $11 billion 'Raptor 2.0' upgrade finally fixes the F-22's biggest Pacific weakness

The ultimate fighter jet levels up.
Fox News

Pentagon gives F-22s 'first strike' capability worldwide with Rapid Raptor program

The Air Force is strengthening its “Rapid Raptor” program designed to fast-track four F-22s to war - anywhere in the world - within 24 hours, on a moments notice, should there be an immediate need for ...
The National Interest

“Rapid Raptor”: The Air Force Can Attack Anywhere with a Stealth F-22 in 24 Hours

The Air Force is strengthening its “Rapid Raptor” program designed to fast-track four F-22s to war – anywhere in the world – within 24 hours, on a moments notice, should there be an immediate need for ...