F-22 status

[Mannie 21]

Like KJ has put it on another forum, i'd like to join in to the same question.

 

What is the status of the F-22 mod dev?

 

You know me, I'm not the nuisance kind of guy. I don't ask too many questions about this things. :blush2:

 

Just wondering. ( It'll be interesting to confront the Raptor against the mighty Flanker. ).

 

Thank you and cheers.

Edited March 14, 2007 by MannieB.

[+Dave 2,318]

Raptor will not be released any time soon. Wpnssgt, Fubar and I are working on other projects. We will keep you informed.

[Mannie 21]

Thanks Dave.

 

Cheers.

[+{FL}Hausser 0]

I don't know if you already know this or not, but I found this recently on F-22 block numbers....

 

The Block 10 Initial Operational Capability configuration, to be fielded this year, will be multirole, with the option of four AMRAAMs being replaced by GBU-32 JDAMs. This provides an analogous deep-strike capability to the F-117A, but is more survivable.

 

The Block 20 configuration is the baseline for the Global Strike Task Force (GSTF) fleet, and will include JSF common radar modules, a dedicated high-speed radar processor, and COTS technology CIP processors. The GBU-39/40 Small Diameter Bomb is introduced in the Block 20 aircraft by 2007, together with high resolution SAR radar modes, improved radar ECCM, two way voice and data MIDS/Link-16 capability, improved crew station software, and improved electronic countermeasures. The Block 20 provides a robust ground attack capability using the GPS duided Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM)

 

The Block 30 configuration, planned for 2008-2011, extends the growth seen in the Block 20. Side-looking radar arrays provide a significant ISR capability in the aircraft along with enhancements to provide full Wild Weasel air defence suppression and time-critical target engagement capabilities. A Satcom terminal will provide continuous network connectivity during deep-strike profiles. This will include the addition of the APG-77(V)1 radar adding ATG radar mode to the existing Block 20 model. The new radar enables the Block 30 to generate Synthetic Aperature Radar (SAR) maps to self-identify ground targets and employ precision munitionsagainst those targets. In addition, Block 30 aircraft will add a new ground attack weapon: the Small Diameter Bomb (SDB). A Block 30 configured F-22 can carry eight SDB's.

 

Block 35 aircraft will will have all the capabilities of Block 30 and add two new air-to-air missles and an advanced tactical datalink. The AIM-9X is an improved IR missle with much improved infrared seeker sensitivity and greatly enhanced post-launch agility. The AIM-120D is the Department of Defence's most advanced medium-range radar-guided missle and is currently in development. The new datalink will provide improved interoperability with theatre aircraft and enhanced situational awarness.

 

The post-2011 Block 40 aircraft is intended to be the definitive Global Strike configuration, with incremental enhancements to Block 30 additions providing full sensor networking, range enhancements, integrated ISR capabilities, and a Helmet Mounted Display similar to the JSF.

 

Longer term planning for a Block 50 envisages an Electronic Attack variant, replacing the lost EF-111A Raven. A stealthy stores pod for JDAM and SDB is under development to enable carriage on external pylons. As a strike aircraft the F/A-22A will have similar internal payloads to the JSF, but will be vastly more survivable due to better stealth.

[Silverbolt 104]

well, i will start to cry

[MigHound 0]

Why such concern over the F-22A Raptor, when there is already a very solid model of the F-23A Black Widow II for WOE/WOV/SFP1. It's a much prettier plane, anyway. I share the opinion of the Northrop design team that made this bird... the YF-23 should have won the ATF competition, hands down. The aircraft met the "force multiplier" requirements set by the Air Force. I found this very cool documentary on the YF-23, and bought me a copy. Here's he link.

 

http://www.wci-productions.com/

[+{FL}Hausser 0]

I guess the question you ask can be sumed up in two questions.....

 

How many F-22 Units are there?

 

How many YF-23 units are there?

[+Viggen 517]

How many YF-23 units are there?

 

Does NASA count?

[gerald14 0]

Does NASA count?

Yeah

[+{FL}Hausser 0]

LOL ok, count NASA

 

F-22 Raptor units (so far)..

 

43 FS

27 FS

90 FS

94 FS

192 FW

302 FS

325 FW

525 FS

Edited November 4, 2007 by {FL}Hausser

[ironroad 218]

The Pair O Dice are going to trade in their strikers for raptors?

[+Dave 2,318]

The Pair O Dice are going to trade in their strikers for raptors?

 

They sure are and the Mudhens are going to Mountain Home.

[+{FL}Hausser 0]

The Pair O Dice are going to trade in their strikers for raptors?

 

Rain-soaked crew chiefs from the 90th Aircraft Maintenance Unit prepare to launch F-22A block 30 no. 05-4097 assigned to the 90th Fighter Squadron on September 19th, 2007.

 

F-15E no. 88-1699 and F-22A no .#05-4090 fly over the coast of Prince William Sound, Alaska, April 20, 2007. Both aircraft carry 90 FS markings. In case of BRAC 2005 the Raptor replaced the Strike Eagle which moved from Elmendorf AFB, Alaska, to Mountain Home AFB, Idaho.

Edited November 4, 2007 by {FL}Hausser