USAF F-22 Raptor 3rd Wing AK US Air Force HA2814 Hobby Master Scale 1:72

Highly detailed Hobby Master pre-painted diecast metal model USA F-22 Raptor 3rd Wing AK US Air Force HA2813 Hobby Master Scale 1:72 Item#: HA2814 1:72 Scale The USAF developed a requirement for a new air superiority fighter to replace the F-15 Eagle. Two proposals were submitted with the Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor being selected as the new Advanced Tactical Fighter (ATF). The aircraft is constructed using 39% titanium, 24% composite material, 16% aluminum and 1% thermoplastic by weight. All these components contribute to the F-22 being a light weight, extremely maneuverable, extremely fast aircraft that uses stealth technology. The F-22 is also capable of ground attack, electronic warfare and signals intelligence. Lockheed Martin produced a total of 195 F-22 Raptors of which 8 were for developmental purposes and 187 for full operational assignment. On May 5, 2012 F-22 10-4193 wearing tail number 4193/AK and piloted by 3rd Wg Cdr Col. Dirk “Stuff” Smith accompanied by F-22 10-4195/AK left Dobbins Air Reserve Base for Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska. These 2 aircraft were the last of 47 F-22s destined for the 3rd Wing. F-22 10-4193 will be the flagship for the 3rd Wing and 10-4195 the flagship for the 525th FS. Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor specifications First flight - September 7, 1997 Planned Production - 750 aircraft initial program objective Altered plan in 1990 - 648 aircraft Altered plan in 1994 - 442 aircraft In 1997 Department of Defense report – 339 aircraft In 2006 the Pentagon wanted -183 aircraft 2008 approval for 4 additional aircraft bringing the total to 187 Number built as of August 2009 - 145 (187 planned) Role - Air superiority fighter Crew – (1) pilot