Slightly old news for aircraft freaks...1st official F-22 Raptor delivered to AF

[Hardrock69]

The Raptor is the latest, most kickass operational fighter plane we have. It was delivered in early May.

Here is the link:

http://www.strategypage.com/gallery/articles/military_photos_20056110.asp

Here is a droolable photo from that page:

[Nickdfresh]

This is a very capable fighter. But it's also massively expensive, and not very effective against terrorists.

I recall discussing this on anther message board:

http://www.abovetopsecret.com/forum/thread86368/pg1

[Hardrock69]

Very interesting thread.