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F-22 Raptor

The Lockheed Martin/Boeing F-22 Raptor is a single-seat, twin-engine fifth-generation supermaneuverable fighter aircraft that uses stealth technology. It was designed primarily as an air superiority fighter, but has additional capabilities that include ground attack, electronic warfare, and signals intelligence roles.

Role - Stealth air superiority fighter
National origin - United States
Manufacturer - Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Boeing Defense, Space & Security
First flight - 7 September 1997
Introduction - 15 December 2005
Status - In service, out of production
Primary user - United States Air Force
Produced - 1997-2011
Number built - 195 (8 test and 187 operational) aircraft
Program cost - US$66.7 billion[3]
Unit cost - US$150 million (flyaway cost for FY2009)
Developed from - Lockheed YF-22
Developed into - Lockheed Martin X-44 MANTA
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