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Could the Air Force replace the F-22 Raptor with an F-35?
To be clear, the Air Force could opt to replace the F-22 with the F-35. The service’s “Air Superiority 2030 Flight Plan” study from 2016 stressed the need for what it calls a “penetrating counterair” capability.
When did the F-22 become operational capability?
In December 2005, the USAF announced that the F-22 had achieved Initial Operational Capability (IOC). During Exercise Northern Edge in Alaska in June 2006, in simulated combat exercises 12 F-22s of the 94th FS downed 108 adversaries with no losses.
Why didn’t the United States buy new F-22s?
In fact, Lockheed Martin would have to approach building new F-22s as though it was an entirely new enterprise, which is precisely why the United States didn’t look into purchasing new F-22s rather than the controversial new (old) F-15EX.
Is the F-22 the most capable air superiority fighter in the world?
By most accounting, the F-22 Raptor remains the most capable air superiority fighter on the planet, with its competition in China’s J-20B beginning to shape up and Russia’s Su-57 still lagging a bit behind. The F-22 really is still at the top of its game… but that doesn’t mean building more actually makes good sense.
How old are the Air Force’s F-15 and F-16 fighters?
The 1980s spending spree created a “bow wave” in the Air Force’s inventory. In 2018, roughly 1,500 of the service’s 5,500 aircraft — including most of its F-15 and F-16 fighters — were between 26 and 35 years of age.
How do you reject a guy you just met?
Rejecting Someone New Be honest, direct, and kind. If it’s just some guy or girl you’ve been talking to at the bar, health club, motor vehicle bureau line, etc., it may be tempting to just make up an excuse to avoid going on a date. Get to the point.
Should you reject someone face-to-face?
A face-to-face rejection allows you to immediately see how the other person is reacting to the news — surprise, anger, maybe even relief — and lets you adjust accordingly. Find a quiet, private (or at least semi-private) place to do the deed.