Export Variant of F-22A Raptor| Declassified

[Metal 0-1]

You see a lot of discussion on social media of F-22 claiming it's "Outdated" and not a "Secret" anymore given the
F-35. This couldn't be farther from truth. F-22 is still under multiple SAPs or Special Access Programs due to complex nature of aircraft and its systems.

Interesting find from FOIA release of F-22 Export configuration study shows an expunged weapon capability classified under (b)(1)

 

[Deino]

But how old are these documents?

 

[jhungary]

But how old are these documents?

If they are obtained via FOIA request and declassified that way, at least 25 years +

Most likely this document existed in Early-Late 90s

 

[Beast]

If they are obtained via FOIA request and declassified that way, at least 25 years +

Most likely this document existed in Early-Late 90s

LOL... But someone treat it like treasure in the 2022... @Metal 0-1

There is a reason why USAF cease F-22 production line and concentrate F-35.

USAF also decide to do away F-22 and future USAF consists of F-15, F-16 , F-18 and F-35 but no F-22.

The Air Force Wants to Dump the F-22 Raptor to Make Way for a New Fighter Jet

Should the Air Force retire the F-22 before its replacement arrives?

www.popularmechanics.com

 

[jhungary]

LOL... But someone treat it like treasure in the 2022... @Metal 0-1

There is a reason why USAF cease F-22 production line and concentrate F-35.

USAF also decide to do away F-22 and future USAF consists of F-15, F-16 , F-18 and F-35 but no F-22.

The Air Force Wants to Dump the F-22 Raptor to Make Way for a New Fighter Jet

Should the Air Force retire the F-22 before its replacement arrives?

www.popularmechanics.com

Unless you are LM, you don't know why they ceased F-22 production in 2001.

On the other hand, if this is a B (1) classification and there are still a lot of Redacted info on it, which mean it is still relevant with National Security today. That would still be treasure trove for someone. Even F-117 spec still matters today. I mean, would China willing to release the specification of J-20 25 years from today?

On the other hand, it's already published that USAF 2030 will be a composited force of F-15EX, F-35 and NGAD Fighter.

 

[Metal 0-1]

LOL... But someone treat it like treasure in the 2022... @Metal 0-1

There is a reason why USAF cease F-22 production line and concentrate F-35.

USAF also decide to do away F-22 and future USAF consists of F-15, F-16 , F-18 and F-35 but no F-22.

The Air Force Wants to Dump the F-22 Raptor to Make Way for a New Fighter Jet

Should the Air Force retire the F-22 before its replacement arrives?

www.popularmechanics.com

You're funny dude