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Why We Will Never See Another F-22 Raptor

Harrison Kass
31 January 2025
6 min
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The Raptor was the first fifth-generation fighter and remains unmatched in air superiority. Development prioritised capability over cost due to the Cold War. The Soviet Union’s fall led to budget reassessments and fewer than 200 were produced.
READ: Why We Will Never See Another F-22 Raptor

References

  • National Interest: High factual reporting
  • COLLECTIONS/The Runway (airforce.gov.au)
  • RAAF RUNWAY: RATIONALE GUIDELINES LEARNING OUTCOMES ETC)
 

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