F-22A Raptor

Twin-engine fifth-generation air-superiority fighter combining stealth, supercruise and thrust-vectoring agility, widely regarded as the most capable air-dominance fighter ever fielded. Production ended in 2011 after 195 aircraft, and export was barred by U.S. law, keeping it exclusive to the USAF.

Max speed

2,410 km/h

Range

2,960 km

Payload

2,270 kg

💲 Flyaway cost, program average

Full specifications

Performance

Speed, range, altitude and engagement capability.

Max speed Maximum level speed. For aircraft this is at optimal altitude; for ground vehicles, top road speed. Higher means faster response and better kinematic performance.: 2,410 km/h

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Max speed (Mach) Maximum speed as a multiple of the speed of sound. Mach 2+ is typical for air-superiority fighters.: 2.25 Mach

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Cruise speed Sustained economical speed. Determines transit time to station.: 1,960 km/h
Range Maximum distance: ferry range for aircraft, operational range for vehicles, maximum engagement distance for missiles. Higher means more standoff or persistence.: 2,960 km

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Combat radius Distance an aircraft can fly, complete its mission and return without refueling. Roughly a third of ferry range.: 850 km

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Service ceiling Maximum operating altitude. Higher gives energy advantage and sensor horizon.: 19,812 m

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Rate of climb How fast the aircraft gains altitude. Higher means better energy recovery in combat.: 254 m/s

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Thrust-to-weight Engine thrust divided by loaded weight. Above 1.0 the aircraft can accelerate going straight up.: 1.08

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Firepower

Armament, payload and guidance.

Main armament Primary weapon: main gun, cannon or missile type.: 20 mm M61A2 Vulcan rotary cannon
Hardpoints External stations for weapons and pods. More means bigger and more flexible loadouts.: 8

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Weapons payload Maximum ordnance weight the platform can carry. Higher means more strike capacity per sortie.: 2,270 kg

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Protection

Armor, countermeasures and survivability.

Countermeasures Self-protection: chaff, flares, DIRCM, towed decoys, smoke dischargers, jammers.: AN/ALR-94 electronic warfare suite, AN/ALE-52 chaff/flare dispensers
Signature reduction Radar cross-section shaping, RAM coatings, IR suppression. Actual RCS values are classified.: Very low observable airframe with radar-absorbent coatings and internal weapons bays

Physical

Dimensions, weight and crew.

Length Overall length including gun/probe where applicable.: 18.92 m
Wingspan Wingtip-to-wingtip span.: 13.56 m
Height Overall height. Lower profile is harder to spot and hit for ground vehicles.: 5.08 m
Empty weight Weight without fuel, ammunition or crew.: 19,700 kg
Combat weight Fully loaded weight. Lighter eases transport and bridging limits; heavier often means more armor.: 29,410 kg
Crew Personnel required to operate. Fewer reduces exposure; autoloaders trade a loader for mechanical complexity.: 1

Propulsion

Engine, power and fuel.

Engine Powerplant model and type.: 2x Pratt & Whitney F119-PW-100 afterburning turbofans with thrust vectoring
Engines Number of engines. Twin-engine gives redundancy at higher cost.: 2
Thrust Total engine thrust (with afterburner where applicable).: 156 kN

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Fuel capacity Internal fuel volume.: 8,200 L
Propulsion type Turbofan, turboshaft, diesel, gas turbine, solid-fuel rocket, ramjet…: Turbofan

Sensors & avionics

Radar, sensor suite and datalinks.

Radar Primary radar. AESA (active electronically scanned array) is the current state of the art.: AN/APG-77 AESA
Sensors IRST, EO/IR turrets, laser designators, sniper pods, thermal sights.: AN/AAR-56 missile launch detector, helmet-mounted cueing (planned upgrade)
Datalink Network connectivity: Link 16, MADL, national datalinks. Enables cooperative engagement.: IFDL, Link 16 (receive only)

Program

Cost, production scale and operators.

Unit cost Approximate flyaway/unit cost where public. Defense pricing varies hugely by contract, offsets and configuration. Lower is cheaper.: $143,000,000

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Units built Total production run. Higher means proven manufacturing, mature logistics and spares availability.: 195

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Operator countries Number of countries operating the system. More operators means broader support ecosystem.: 1

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Specifications compiled from public Lockheed Martin and reference sources ↗. Published defense figures are approximations — treat comparisons as directional. Last verified 2026-07-01.

Frequently asked questions

What is the top speed of the Lockheed Martin F-22A Raptor? +

The Lockheed Martin F-22A Raptor has a maximum speed of 2,410 km/h.

What is the range of the Lockheed Martin F-22A Raptor? +

The Lockheed Martin F-22A Raptor has a maximum range of 2,960 km.

What is the weapons payload of the Lockheed Martin F-22A Raptor? +

The Lockheed Martin F-22A Raptor can carry up to 2,270 kg of weapons payload.

How much does the Lockheed Martin F-22A Raptor weigh? +

The Lockheed Martin F-22A Raptor has a combat weight of 29,410 kg.

How many crew does the Lockheed Martin F-22A Raptor require? +

The Lockheed Martin F-22A Raptor requires a crew of 1.

What is the main armament of the Lockheed Martin F-22A Raptor? +

The Lockheed Martin F-22A Raptor's primary weapon is the 20 mm M61A2 Vulcan rotary cannon.

What engine does the Lockheed Martin F-22A Raptor use? +

The Lockheed Martin F-22A Raptor is powered by the 2x Pratt & Whitney F119-PW-100 afterburning turbofans with thrust vectoring.

What is the Lockheed Martin F-22A Raptor used for? +

The Lockheed Martin F-22A Raptor is a fighter aircraft typically used for air superiority, multirole combat, deep strike.

How many countries operate the Lockheed Martin F-22A Raptor? +

The Lockheed Martin F-22A Raptor is operated by 1 countries.

How much does the Lockheed Martin F-22A Raptor cost? +

The Lockheed Martin F-22A Raptor has an approximate unit cost of 143,000,000 USD. Defense pricing varies by contract, offsets and configuration — treat this as directional.