| Hobby Master 1/72 Air Power Series HA2805 Lockheed F-22 Raptor 43rd Fighter Squadron, Tyndall AFB, July 2006 "01-4018" |
| The USAF developed a requirement for a new air superiority fighter to replace the F-15 Eagle. Two proposals were submitted with the Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor being selected as the new Advanced Tactical Fighter (ATF). The aircraft is constructed using 39% titanium, 24% composite material, 16% aluminum and 1% thermoplastic by weight. All these components contribute to the F-22 being a light weight, extremely maneuverable, extremely fast aircraft that uses stealth technology. The F-22 is also capable of ground attack, electronic warfare and signals intelligence. On September 26, 2003 the first operational F-22 Raptor # 01-4018 was delivered to the USAF. Raptor 18 is assigned to the 43rd FS stationed at Tyndall AFB, Florida. Deactivated in 1994 the 43rd FS was re-activated on October 25, 2002 and was assigned to the 325th Fighter Wing, Air Education and Training Command. There role will be to provide air dominance training for the F-22 Raptor. The 43rd can trace its beginnings back to the 43rd Provisional Squadron of 1917. Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor specifications First flight - September 7, 1997 Planned Production - 750 aircraft initial program objective Altered plan in 1990 - 648 aircraft Altered plan in 1994 - 442 aircraft In 1997 Department of Defense report – 339 aircraft In 2006 the Pentagon wanted -183 aircraft 2008 approval for 4 additional aircraft bringing the total to 187 Number built as of August 2009 - 145 (187 planned) Role - Air superiority fighter Crew – (1) pilot Performance Engines – (2) Pratt & Whitney F119-PW-100 engines producing 35,000 lbst of thrust Speed - Mach 1.8 (super cruise: Mach 1.5) G Limit - +9 G Ceiling - 60,000 ft (18,290 m) The F-22 and other fighters can reach this altitude, but only the F-22 can perform tactical maneuvers at this level, which is about twice the altitude at which other jets can perform tactical maneuvers. Dimensions Length - 62.08 ft (18.90 m) Height -16.67 ft (5.08 m) Wingspan - 44.5 ft (13.56 m) Wing Area - 840 sq ft (78.04 sq m) Horizontal Tail-span - 29 ft (8.84 m) Weights Empty Weight - 31,670 lb (14,365 kg) Maximum Takeoff Weight - 60,000 lb (27,000 kg) Armament Internal (1) 20mm Cannon (4) AIM-9 Sidewinders (side weapon bays) (4) AIM-120A AMRAAM (internal ventral bay) (6) AIM-120Cs (internal ventral bay) (6) GBU-32 JDAM PGMs (internal ventral bay) (8) GBU-39 Small Diameter Bombs (250lbs ea) External (4) under-wing hard-points with a maximum of 5,000lbs (2,270kg) of mission-specific weaponry or fuel drop-tanks. |
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Die-cast metal.
Superb detailing in 1/72 scale.
Pre-painted with pad applied markings.
Fully assembled.
Weapons that are not permanently attached.
Display stand included.
Option to display model with wheels up or down.
Minimum use of plastic.
"interchangeable weapon bays (2 sidewinders, 6 AIM-120Cs)
realistic pilot figure"
Superb detailing in 1/72 scale.
Pre-painted with pad applied markings.
Fully assembled.
Weapons that are not permanently attached.
Display stand included.
Option to display model with wheels up or down.
Minimum use of plastic.
"interchangeable weapon bays (2 sidewinders, 6 AIM-120Cs)
realistic pilot figure"
HOBBY MASTER COLLECTOR
