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 ...

For the budget-draining War on Terror, the F-22 just didn't have an argument to make. Not helping matters was the fact that Congress restricted use of the F-22 to just the U.S. Air Force.

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 ...