Why is the F-22 not exported?

The F-22 cannot be exported under US federal law to protect its stealth technology and classified features. With the end of F-22 production, Japan chose the F-35 in December 2011. Israel also expressed interest, but eventually chose the F-35 because of the F-22’s price and unavailability.

What is the F-22 made of?

titanium
The F-22 construction is 39% titanium, 24% composite, 16% aluminium and 1% thermoplastic by weight. Titanium is used for its high strength-to-weight ratio in critical stress areas, including some of the bulkheads, and also for its heat-resistant qualities in the hot sections of the aircraft.

Is F-22 better than F-35?

The F-22 can carry eight air-to-air missiles or two 1,000-pound bombs and two air-to-air missiles in its internal weapons bays. The F-35 can carry 18,000 pounds of missiles and bombs internally and on external hardpoints. While the F-22 is better at dogfighting, the F-35 has far more advanced electronics.

Is the F-22 or F-35 better?

What kind of fighter aircraft is the F-22 Raptor?

The Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor is an American single-seat, twin-engine, all-weather stealth tactical fighter aircraft developed exclusively for the United States Air Force (USAF).

Why is the F-22 so important to the US Air Force?

Despite its protracted development and various operational issues, USAF officials consider the F-22 a critical component of the service’s tactical air power. Its combination of stealth, aerodynamic performance, and situational awareness enable unprecedented air combat capabilities.

Can a Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor be exported?

The F-22 cannot be exported under US federal law to protect its stealth technology and classified features.

Who is the prime contractor for the F-22 Raptor?

The prime contractor, Lockheed Martin, built most of the F-22’s airframe and weapons systems and conducted final assembly, while Boeing provided the wings, aft fuselage, avionics integration, and training systems. The aircraft was variously designated F-22 and F/A-22 before it formally entered service in December 2005 as the F-22A.