Why are they retiring the F-22?

The U.S. Air Force wants to downsize from seven types of fighter jets or attack aircraft to a mix of four, including the A-10 Warthog close-air support aircraft, the service’s top general said Wednesday.

Is the F-22 being retired?

Hinote said the F-22′s retirement would be “event-driven” and interwoven with NGAD’s development, occurring closer to the 2030s than in the upcoming fiscal year 2022 budget cycle. “We don’t have to make that decision this year,” he said.

Is the F-22 Raptor going to go away?

The F-22 will go away, eventually. But not before the Air Force gets comfortable with its successor. WASHINGTON — Top Air Force officials are now convinced the Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor lacks the magazine depth and range needed to carry it into the next decade as the service’s air superiority fighter of choice.

Are there any F-22s being sold to India?

There had been speculation that India is interested in the F-35 Lightning. The Pentagon has said that it is not aware of any potential sale of F-22 fighter jets to India. The first of the F-22s are scheduled to hit the skies Wednesday, the Air Force said. The first of the F-22s are scheduled to hit the skies Wednesday, the Air Force said.

What kind of missiles does the F-22 carry?

The F-22 can carry six AIM-120C AMRAAM and two AIM-9 missiles internally for air-to-air missions, while the F-35 can carry only four AMRAAMs inside its payload bay while maintaining a stealth configuration.

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.

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