F-22 Raptor

1st Fighter Wing F-22 Raptors emerged as the big winners from William Tell Air-to-Air Competition, capturing four trophies – The Aviation Geek Club

The William Tell Air-to-Air Competition showcased the air-to-air capabilities of the F-22 Raptor, F-35 Lightning II and F-15 Eagle and Strike Eagle units representing various Air Combat Command, Pacific Air Force and Air National Guard units. The Air Force wrapped up its first William Tell Air-to-Air Competition in 19 years on Sep. 15, at the …

1st Fighter Wing F-22 Raptors emerged as the big winners from William Tell Air-to-Air Competition, capturing four trophies – The Aviation Geek Club Read More »

Here’s why this F-22A Raptor fired an AIM-9 Sidewinder air-to-air missile while inverted – The Aviation Geek Club

Rail-launched weapons (essentially just the AIM-9X and AIM-132 on British F-35s) can be launched from both F-22 and F-35 while upside down. In the mid-1990s, Lockheed Martin teamed with Boeing to develop and build the F-22 Raptor, an extremely advanced tactical fighter that combined stealth, integrated avionics and maneuverability. The F-22 was intended as replacement …

Here’s why this F-22A Raptor fired an AIM-9 Sidewinder air-to-air missile while inverted – The Aviation Geek Club Read More »

Fighter Pilot who flew both the F-15 Eagle and F-22 Raptor explains why “the F-22 versus the F-15 is like having two Football Teams against each other and one of them [the Raptor] is invisible” – The Aviation Geek Club

“In an F-15 you’re sensor operator, you’re working the radar; you’re the guy working this all out and managing the systems and putting together the 3D picture in your head. That’s the difference with the F-22 Raptor. It does it all for you.” Mike ‘Dozer’ Shower F-15 Eagle and F-22 Raptor fighter pilot. The Lockheed …

Fighter Pilot who flew both the F-15 Eagle and F-22 Raptor explains why “the F-22 versus the F-15 is like having two Football Teams against each other and one of them [the Raptor] is invisible” – The Aviation Geek Club Read More »

Lightning has struck! First three F-35A Joint Strike Fighters Touch Down at Tyndall AFB – The Aviation Geek Club

Tyndall AFB, Florida, has officially started the transition from an air dominance training mission towards becoming a fully combat capable F-35A Lightning II fighter wing. As the US Air Force (USAF) continues to evolve by modernizing its capabilities and maintaining air superiority in an ever-changing global security landscape, Tyndall Air Force Base (AFB), Florida, has …

Lightning has struck! First three F-35A Joint Strike Fighters Touch Down at Tyndall AFB – The Aviation Geek Club Read More »

William Tell is back after 19-year hiatus. Air Force’s version of Top Gun to showcase air-to-air capabilities of USAF, ANG and Reserve F-22, F-35 and F-15 Eagle units. – The Aviation Geek Club

Pilots will be tested on their offensive and defensive skills in maneuvers against enemy aircraft, and the best group will be hailed as the top “fighter integration team” in the Air Force’s very own version of “Top Gun.” The Air Dominance Center, also known as the Savannah Combat Readiness Training Center, at Savannah Air National …

William Tell is back after 19-year hiatus. Air Force’s version of Top Gun to showcase air-to-air capabilities of USAF, ANG and Reserve F-22, F-35 and F-15 Eagle units. – The Aviation Geek Club Read More »

Northrop Grumman not competing for USAF NGAD sixth-generation fighter But CCA, US Navy F/A-XX Programs are not ruled out – The Aviation Geek Club

Northrop Grumman announced on Jul. 27, 2023 that won’t compete to be the prime contractor on the high-profile US Air Force NGAD fighter program. Northrop Grumman announced on Jul. 27, 2023 that won’t compete to be the prime contractor on the high-profile US Air Force’s Next-Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) fighter program, but indicated it remains …

Northrop Grumman not competing for USAF NGAD sixth-generation fighter But CCA, US Navy F/A-XX Programs are not ruled out – The Aviation Geek Club Read More »

411th Flight Test Squadron to flight test the NGAD: F-22 Raptor Combined Test Force at Edwards AFB has transformed into Air Dominance Combined Test Force to test NGAD Family of Systems – The Aviation Geek Club

The F-22 Raptor Combined Test Force has formally transitioned into the Air Dominance Combined Test Force and will be tasked with flight testing the Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) Family of Systems. Lt. Col. Michael Coleman formally assumed command of the 411th Flight Test Squadron from Lt. Col. David Schmitt, during a change of command …

411th Flight Test Squadron to flight test the NGAD: F-22 Raptor Combined Test Force at Edwards AFB has transformed into Air Dominance Combined Test Force to test NGAD Family of Systems – The Aviation Geek Club Read More »

Senate Panel to Allow the retirement of 42 A-10 CAS aircraft, but not that of the 33 not combat-coded F-22 fighter jets – The Aviation Geek Club

Although the USAF would like to retire 33 older F-22 stealth fighter jets, it appears the committee is still not ready to let go the Raptor. On Jun. 23, 2023 the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) announced that it will allow the Air Force to retire 42 A-10s as part of its 2024 National Defense …

Senate Panel to Allow the retirement of 42 A-10 CAS aircraft, but not that of the 33 not combat-coded F-22 fighter jets – The Aviation Geek Club Read More »

Students transform from not knowing how to fly the F-22 to being the next generation of air dominance professionals: Raptor FTU kicks off inaugural F-22 basic flying course at Langley – The Aviation Geek Club

The future F-22 pilots are assigned to the 71st Fighter Squadron (the Raptor formal training unit, FTU) and will undergo a multi-phased training approach combining academics, simulator training, and in-flight instruction. “My first flight was mind blowing,” said Capt. Chas Ballard, a F-22 pilot in training. “As soon as I took off and started pulling …

Students transform from not knowing how to fly the F-22 to being the next generation of air dominance professionals: Raptor FTU kicks off inaugural F-22 basic flying course at Langley – The Aviation Geek Club Read More »

US Navy Operations Specialist explains why even though the MiG-31 can detect the F-22 at 18 km the Foxhound pilot has just a few seconds to say a few prayers before he dies – The Aviation Geek Club

‘The MiG-31 Foxhound pilot is defeated, lost in the race to survival before he realized the race had already begun,’ Eric Wicklund, former US Navy Operations Specialist. The MiG-31 (NATO reporting name: Foxhound) was developed during 1970s by the Mikoyan design bureau as supersonic interceptor aircraft and was aimed to replace the earlier MiG-25 “Foxbat.” …

US Navy Operations Specialist explains why even though the MiG-31 can detect the F-22 at 18 km the Foxhound pilot has just a few seconds to say a few prayers before he dies – The Aviation Geek Club Read More »

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