Explain why rafale on that page does not line up with the other data including bar graphs, and is identical to the ESRD requirements, kinda looks like a mistake/typo.
Doesn’t look bad from this angle tbh
IMO it only looks bad form the front close up angle, any other angle and it looks very beautiful
oh man, i love the F-22
the only angle i dislike of the f22 is the nose going into the canopy. reminds me of the soy jak for some reason
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i think my brain is too small to comprehend this lmao
Yeah it does a weird curve when it connects to thr canopy section, overall tho the F22 side view is peak, esoecially the big ass rudders.
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Image showing RAMs development, in relation to why the F-22’s look so beaten up.
Wears a lot faster than the newer stuff on the F-35’s
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Can someone tell me if F-22 radar would also be upgraded?
So far, nothing has been announced. It has only used upgraded AN/APG-77(V)1 since 2007.
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Ohk, thanks for the info!!
“The USAF has requested $110M in FY27 for project ‘Viability’ to support F-22 modernization.
Viability covers the Infrared Defensive Suite (IRDS), Geyser+, high-bandwidth satellite communications, and other efforts aimed at preparing the Raptor for future threats.
IRDS involves the F-22’s Missile Launch Detector (MLD) modernization, focused on detecting long-range air-to-air and surface-to-air missile threats. It replaces legacy MLDs and adds Open System Architecture (OSA) software integration.
The Air Force considers Geyser+ a critical capability against future threats.”
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What’s Geyser+
Someone knows if USAF ever planned to upgrade the APG-77(v)1 to a GaN version like the APG-85 for the F-35?
I don’t think it’s publicly known, not that I’ve seen at least
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