F-22 Raptor -

: First flight occurred on September 7, 1997, and it formally entered service in December 2005.

: Originally 750 units were planned, but the program was capped at 195 aircraft (187 operational) due to high costs and shifting strategic needs. The final aircraft was delivered in 2012. Key Technical Specifications F-22 Raptor

: Born from the Advanced Tactical Fighter (ATF) program in the 1980s to counter sophisticated Soviet threats. : First flight occurred on September 7, 1997,