At 20 Years Old, the F-22 is Still King of the Skies
By Kyle Mizokami
Sep 7, 2017
The F-22A fighter first took to the skies in 1997, ushering in a new age in jet fighters and inspiring a host of imitators. Twenty years later the Raptor is still king of the skies. But the fighter—which the U.S. Air Force intends to keep in service until 2060—is also due for a series of important upgrades to make sure it remains viable.
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