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that the capabilities of the F-22 cannot be matched by any known or projected fighter aircraft.
The F-22 Raptor’s combination of stealth, supercruise capability, ma- neuverability and integrated avionics, coupled with improved supportabil- ity, represents an exponential leap in warfighting capabilities from previous generations of fighters. The Raptor performs both air-to-air and air-to- ground missions, allowing full real- ization of operational concepts vital to the 21st century Air Force.
Lockheed Martin photographs by Chad Bellay
Above: Raptor #4006 takes off for the first time in nearly six years with Steve Rainey, Lockheed Martin F-22 chief test pilot, behind the controls, July 17, 2018. The test jet recently completed an extensive refurbishment to get it back in the air. It will now be used as a flight sciences aircraft for the 411th Flight Test Squadron and F-22 Combined Test Force.
Left: Lt. Col. Lee Bryant, 411th Flight Test Squadron commander and F-22 Combined Test Force director, addresses base leadership along with Lockheed Martin and Boeing representatives and guests, to welcome back to life Raptor # 91-4006, which has been on the ground for almost six years.
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