Friday, September 05, 2008

F/A-22 Raptor

IOC: 2005
Total Production: 184
Production Cost: USD$65 billion

FB-22

IOC: 2015

Also Known As: F-22X

Origin:United States of America

Contractor/s: Boeing, Lockheed Martin

Description: The FB-22 has been introduced as an attack version of the F/A-22 Raptor multi-role, air dominance fighter. It will retain general performance but with a bigger wing to provide increased range and weapons load. Some sources suggest that the FB-22 will replace current F-15E and F-117 aircraft, even the B-52 long-range bomber.

The total number of FB-22s procured by the US Air Force might be greater than the number of F/A-22 aircraft, which stands at 277 in December 2004. However, the FB-22 remains uncertain due to budget cuts and availability of new weapons with longer range and capabilities than previous generations.

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Notes
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IOC: Initial Operating Capability
FOC: Full Operating Capability
CEP: Circular Error Probable
Comm: Commissioning Date
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