: Originally 750 units were planned, but the program was capped at 195 aircraft (187 operational) due to high costs and shifting strategic needs. The final aircraft was delivered in 2012. Key Technical Specifications
: First flight occurred on September 7, 1997, and it formally entered service in December 2005. F-22 Raptor
The is a twin-engine, all-weather, fifth-generation stealth fighter aircraft designed primarily for air superiority , but it also possesses ground attack, electronic warfare, and signals intelligence capabilities. It is widely considered the world's premier air dominance fighter due to its unique combination of stealth, speed, agility, and integrated avionics. Development and Production History : Originally 750 units were planned, but the
: Born from the Advanced Tactical Fighter (ATF) program in the 1980s to counter sophisticated Soviet threats. : Originally 750 units were planned