F-22 Raptor 05-4098 95th FS Aug 2015 Hobby Master HA2816 Scale 1:72

Highly detailed Hobby Master pre-painted diecast metal model F-22 Raptor 05-4098 95th FS Aug 2015 Hobby Master HA2816 Scale 1:72 Country: USAF Aircraft: Lockheed F-22 Raptor Item#: HA2816 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 F-22 Raptor 05-4098 was delivered July 20, 2007 and is currently allocated to the 95th FS. On August 28, 2015 F-22 05-4098 and three other F-22s of the 95th FS/325th FW from Tyndall AFB arrived at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany as part of the first F-22 European training program “Operation Atlantic Resolve”. Included in the arrival was a McDonnell Douglas C-17 Globemaster III with 50+ support airmen. This also tested the ability to F-22s, men and materiel to Europe in case it ever became necessary. 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