Three of the most renowned fighter jets in the world – the F-35 Lightning II, F-22 Raptor, and F-16 Fighting Falcon – represent the cutting edge (and legacy) of U.S. airpower across different generations. How do these aircraft stack up in stealth, avionics, speed, agility, and firepower? What do they cost to buy and operate,…
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Introduction: Global Future Combat Air Systems: Technologies, Programs, and Strategic Impact Around the world, a high-stakes race is underway to develop the next generation of combat aircraft – often dubbed “sixth-generation” fighters or Future Combat Air Systems (FCAS). These ambitious programs aim to leap beyond today’s stealth jets (like the F-35 and J-20) by around…
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Introduction and Significance The Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor is a fifth-generation stealth fighter jet renowned as one of the most formidable air superiority fighters ever built. Developed for the United States Air Force (USAF) as a successor to the F-15 Eagle, the F-22 pioneered new levels of stealth, speed, and maneuverability when it entered service…
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