The starters2024-03-02 14:48·yard**
The F-22 "Raptor", a name that once caused a huge sensation in the global military field, represents the cutting-edge power of the US Air Force, which can be called a legend. However, over time, what has happened to the combat effectiveness of this fifth-generation ** fighter, the world's first mass-produced fighter in production? Let's take a look.
The F-22 Raptor is an American fifth-generation fighter jet that is hailed as being built with futuristic technology and is decades ahead of other countries with high stealth, supersonic cruise speed, and amazing maneuverability. For a long time, the F-22 has been hailed as the supremacy of the air, and no one can beat it. However, in recent years, there have been frequent reports about the decline in the combat effectiveness of the F-22 Raptor fighter.
Lieutenant General Richard Moore, the deputy chief of staff for programs and projects of the US Air Force, reportedly claimed at an event that the US Air Force could no longer use F-22 Raptor fighters, and he strongly demanded that 32 Raptors be decommissioned. Lieutenant General Moore claims that the US Air Force can no longer use F-22s in conflicts, because they will never again be part of a combat unit, they do not have the most modern means of communication, they do not have the most modern electronic warfare capabilities, they cannot launch the most modern **.
Changing all of that and making the aircraft combat-ready would cost about $3.5 billion and 10 years, as well as a lot of engineering work at Lockheed Martin, which may no longer have enough engineers. It makes no sense to upgrade it to an aircraft that will last 10 years at a huge cost, and it may also affect the F-35 fighter.
The birds of prey, which were originally kings and dominators in the air, actually fell to the dust, which has to be said to be shocking and embarrassing. In fact, the F-22 fighter may really be outdated, and many ** have mentioned that in the face of a new generation of opponents, such as the new ** fighter of China and Russia, the former Raptor may no longer be able to show its strength.
What makes the F-22 really ineffective is its own series of problems, such as the bottleneck of the ** chain, the high maintenance cost and the peeling off of the ** paint. These problems may have greatly reduced the overall combat effectiveness of the F-22, and it no longer has air superiority.
Despite all the challenges, the F-22 Raptor has a solid performance in real combat. Since its entry into service, the F-22 has demonstrated its extraordinary capabilities in a number of exercises and combat missions. For example, in the fight against ISIS, the F-22 made its first combat deployment, carried out precision strike missions, used its high stealth capabilities to penetrate enemy lines, launch accurate guidance, and effectively destroy targets.
In addition, the F-22 has played a key role in several Red Flag exercises, which have shown that the F-22 is overwhelmingly superior in air combat, capable of quickly destroying enemy aircraft without being detected by enemy radar. These combat and exercise experiences prove that the F-22 is still a formidable force in modern warfare.
However, the successor to the F-22, the F-35, makes up for the shortcomings of the F-22 in many aspects, including cost-effectiveness, mobility, and advanced technology, showing strong combat effectiveness, allowing the U.S. Air Force to continue to lead the world.
In this context, it is understandable that the US Air Force strongly demands the retirement of the F-22, and only by stepping through the legend of the past can we move towards future glory.
However, this American lawmaker has legislated that the fighter jet will not be provided for export and will no longer be produced, which is still a legendary existence in many countries, and Japan recently raised the issue of wanting to buy F-22 and restart the production line. Obviously, the legend of the F-22 Raptor fighter has not faded with the passage of time.
In general, the F-22 Raptor fighter over the past 20 years has undoubtedly fulfilled its historic mission, winning numerous honors for the US Air Force. However, with the advancement of science and technology and changes in the battlefield environment, its position has been replaced by a new generation of fighters. This does not mean that it failed, but that it succeeded. Because, only with continuous innovation and progress, we can see a more powerful fighter.