Summary and Key Points: The F-22 Raptor is renowned for stealth, but its remarkable speed and acceleration are equally impressive. -Capable of exceeding MACH 2 (over 1,500 mph) using afterburners ...

The F-22 Raptor is the most lethal fighter jet ever built. Capable of flying over twice the speed of sound at altitudes upwards of 60,000 feet, there's a reason the Raptor is the most feared ...

The F-22 was a revelation when it first flew in 1997. With a top speed of an incredible Mach 2.25 (1,726 miles per hour), supercruise capability (meaning it could fly for extended periods above ...

The U.S. government has kept most things about the F-22 Raptor highly classified. But some things have come out over time about what it's like in the cockpit.

Notably, the F-22 is considered to be more stealthy and faster than the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter. The jet series can travel at speeds in excess of Mach 1.8 (times the speed of sound) without ...

May 9, 2012 — -- As the Air Force searches desperately for the source of a mysterious and potentially deadly oxygen system problem in its $79 billion fleet of F-22 Raptor fighter jets, it is ...

The Air Force plans on flying the F-22 Raptor well into the 2040s. But to remain competitive against near-peer fighter jets, it needs upgrades now and in the future.

Lockheed Martin stopped making the F-22 Raptor in 2012, but they're not headed for the scrap heap. These upgrades should give them two decades' more service.

The F-22 Raptor is the U.S. Air Force’s current air superiority fighter, purpose-built to seize control of enemy airspace. It’s capable of cruising faster than the speed of sound.

The F-22's cockpit doesn't just look high-tech — it's designed for maximum pilot efficiency and survivability. Like most modern fighters, the Raptor uses a Hands-on Throttle and Stick (HOTAS ...

The United States is examining development of a twin-engined warplane to be known as the F-55, as well as an upgrade to its Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor called the F-22 Super, US President Donald ...