F-22 Raptor Aircraft Program
Abstract
The F-22 Raptor is a next-generation fighter/attack aircraft using the latest stealth technology to reduce detection by radar. Equipped with more advanced engines and avionics than the current F-15 Eagle, the F-22 is expected to maintain U.S. Air Force capabilities against more sophisticated aircraft and missiles in the 21st century. In 1986 two contractors were selected to build competing prototypes: Lockheed's YF-22 and Northrop's YF-23, which were flight tested in late 1990. In April 1991, the Air Force selected Lockheed's YF-22 design for full-scale development, now termed "Engineering and Manufacturing Development" (EMD). The aircraft is powered by Pratt & Whitney's F119 engine, selected in competition with General Electric's Fl2O engine. If produced as now projected, F-22s could begin replacing F-l5s after 2005. The Administrations' FY2002 budget requested almost $4.8 billion for the F-22 program in procurement and development finds. Through FY2OOO, Congress provided some $22.8 billion for the F-22. A 341-aircraft program was estimated in June 2000 to cost about $61.9 billion in actual prior-year and projected out-year expenditures.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 05, 2001
- Accession Number
- ADA477714
Entities
People
- Christopher Bolkcom
Organizations
- Library of Congress