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F-22 Raptor fighter is getting so many big upgrades it will now fly until 2060

The F-22 Raptor’s 2060 Future: Why the Air Force Refuses to Retire the King of Stealth Summary and Key Points: The U.S. Air ...
The National Interest

Has the F-22 Raptor Received a Second Lease on Life?

With the Next-Generation Air Dominance endeavor paused, the Raptor might be here to stay. While the reign of the American-made F-22 Raptor was suspected to be winding down, new upgrades being ...
The Aviationist

F-22 Raptors Flying with B757 Test Bed Suggest New Upgrades and Sensors are Coming Up Fast

The Boeing 757 FTB is the F-22’s highly modified and instrumented aircraft that tests avionics and systems, saving costs and development timelines. Amid reports of the F-22 Raptor being slated to ...
The National Interest

The F-22 Raptor is Getting Even Stronger

The new TacIRST sensors will be incorporated on nearly all of the Air Force’s remaining fleet of 178 F-22s. The world’s first-ever fifth-generation fighter platform may be nearing retirement, but the ...
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Why Was The F-22 Fighter Jet Discontinued? Here's What You Need To Know

The fifth-generation F-22 Raptor fighter jet is one of the most advanced planes in existence — the F-22 can reach a top speed of Mach 1.7 and has enough stealth that other pilots can't get a lock on ...