F-22 Raptor -

: Born from the Advanced Tactical Fighter (ATF) program in the 1980s to counter sophisticated Soviet threats.

: The Lockheed YF-22 competed against the Northrop YF-23 and was selected in 1991. F-22 Raptor

The is a twin-engine, all-weather, fifth-generation stealth fighter aircraft designed primarily for air superiority , but it also possesses ground attack, electronic warfare, and signals intelligence capabilities. It is widely considered the world's premier air dominance fighter due to its unique combination of stealth, speed, agility, and integrated avionics. Development and Production History : Born from the Advanced Tactical Fighter (ATF)

: First flight occurred on September 7, 1997, and it formally entered service in December 2005. It is widely considered the world's premier air

According to official U.S. Air Force fact sheets, the Raptor's core specs include: F-22 Raptor > Air Force > Fact Sheet Display