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FILE PHOTO -- A KC-10 Extender from Travis Air Force Base, Calif., refuels an F/A-22 Raptor. The Raptor is the replacement for the F-15 Eagle. It is the most advanced fighter aircraft in the world, combining a revolutionary leap in technology and capability with reduced support requirements and maintenance costs. The F/A-22's integrated avionics gives it first-look, first-shot, first-kill capability that guarantees U.S. air dominance for decades. (U.S. Air Force photo by Judson Brohmer)

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Thirsty Raptor

FILE PHOTO -- A KC-10 Extender from Travis Air Force Base, Calif., refuels an F/A-22 Raptor. The Raptor is the replacement for the F-15 Eagle. It is the most advanced fighter aircraft in the world, combining a revolutionary leap in technology and capability with reduced support requirements and maintenance costs. The F/A-22's integrated avionics gives it first-look, first-shot, first-kill capability that guarantees U.S. air dominance for decades. (U.S. Air Force photo by Judson Brohmer)

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Raptor 4001

EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. (AFPN) -- On a rare rainy day in the Mojave Desert, the F/A-22 Combined Test Force puts Raptor 4001 through wet-runway testing at speeds of 30, 60 and 90 knots. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kevin Robertson)

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Wet-runway testing

EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Raptor 4001 undergoes wet-runway testing during a rare rainy day here in the Mojave Desert. The F/A-22 was tested at speeds of 30, 60 and 90 knots. This test is just one of thousands that the F/A-22 Combined Test Force is putting the Raptor through during the most extensive test program that any fighter aircraft has undergone. (U.S. Air Force photo by Derk Blanset)

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Raptor in flight

FILE PHOTO -- The application of advanced avionics software in the F/A-22 is key to the Raptor's revolutionary performance advantage over any other fighter. In the air-to-air arena, the stealthy F/A-22 will be virtually unseen on radar, while its sophisticated array of sensors and advanced radar will allow it to reach out and strike adversary aircraft undetected from long range. The advanced software package will also enhance the Raptor's ability to deliver precision air-to-surface weapons on target, day or night, in any weather. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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Compass Rose

EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- F/A-22 Raptor 4001 flies over the Compass Rose at the Rodgers Dry Lakebed here. Advanced avionics technologies will allow F/A-22 sensors to gather, integrate and display essential data in the most useful format for future pilots. (U.S. Air Force photo by Judson Brohmer)

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VIP parking

TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- Tech. Sgt. Jeff Simpson guides Raptor number 18 to its parking spot. Raptor 18 is the first operational F/A-22 Raptor delivered to the Air Force’s F/A-22 schoolhouse here. The Raptor will eventually replace the F-15 Eagle and sets the foundation for the next generation of combat-fighter pilots. (U.S. Air Force photo by Steve Wallace)

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Home base

TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- The first operational F/A-22 Raptor flies over the base on its delivery flight. Tyndall is home of the world's first F/A-22 squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Mike Ammons)

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Cruising over Florida

TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- The first operational F/A-22 Raptor cruises over Florida on its delivery flight to Tyndall, home of the world's first Raptor squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Mike Ammons)

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Raptor lands

TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- The 325th Fighter Wing's first permanently-assigned F/A-22 Raptor lands here Sept. 26. Tyndall, an Air Education and Training Command installation, was selected to serve as the Air Force's primary F/A-22 training base. The aircraft was piloted by Lt. Col. Jeff Harrigian, 43rd Fighter Squadron commander here. (U.S. Air Force photo by Steve Wallace)

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Hatching a Raptor

MARIETTA, Ga. (AFPN) -- Employees at the Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company assembly plant here paint the first operational F/A-22 Raptor to be delivered to the Air Force. The jet, Raptor 18, will be used to train pilots in the 43rd Fighter Squadron at Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla. One aircraft each month is expected to arrive at Tyndall following Raptor 18's arrival. (U.S. Air Force photo by John Rossino)

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Hatching a Raptor

MARIETTA, Ga. (AFPN) -- John Fotey (left) and Andrew Velasko paint the 325th Fighter Wing designation on the tail of an F/A-22 Raptor at the Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company assembly plant here. The jet, Raptor 18, will be used to train pilots in the 43rd Fighter Squadron at Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla. One aircraft each month is expected to arrive at Tyndall following Raptor 18's arrival. (U.S. Air Force photo by John Rossino)

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Raptors as far as the eye can see

EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Four F/A-22 Raptors fly over the Mojave Desert during a landmark test mission. A record number of seven Raptors were airborne simultaneously during several test missions Aug. 29 (U.S. Air force photo by Kevin Robertson)

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Raptor lift off

NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. -- Lt. Col. Jeffrey Harrigian lifts off here during his first flight in an F/A-22 Raptor. He commands the 43rd Fighter Squadron at Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla. The 43rd FS will be the Air Force's first F/A-22 squadron. As the Raptor continues operational tests and evaluations in Nevada, officials plan to train a cadre of pilots from Tyndall to be the initial flight instructors. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kenny Kennemer)

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Raptor up close

NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. -- The F/A-22 Raptor is the replacement for the F-15 Eagle. The Raptor is the most advanced fighter aircraft in the world, combining a revolutionary leap in technology and capability with reduced support requirements and maintenance costs. The F/A-22's integrated avionics gives it first-look, first-shot, first-kill capability that guarantees U.S. air dominance for decades. With the addition of Raptor tail number 0015 to the base, the number of F/A-22s at Nellis AFB increases to four. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Kevin J. Gruenwald)

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Raptor take off

NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. -- An F/A-22 Raptor makes a pass over the flightline here July 9. This is the fourth Raptor to arrive from the factory. Eventually, 17 of the next-generation stealth fighters will be assigned here. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Kevin J. Gruenwald)

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Raptor 4

NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. -- An F/A-22 Raptor taxis on the flightline here July 9. This is the fourth Raptor to arrive from the factory. Eventually, 17 of the next-generation stealth fighters will be assigned here. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Kevin J. Gruenwald)

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Raptor three

NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. -- The third F/A-22 Raptor arrives here May 29, 2003. In the next few months three more Raptors will arrive here from Edwards Air Force Base, Calif. The F/A-22 Raptor is integral to the Air Force's tactical aircraft modernization program and a critical contributor to America's joint warfighting capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brian Ferguson)

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Dual raptors

EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Two F/A-22 Raptors based here undergo developmental flight testing recently. The Air Force negotiated the procurement of one additional Raptor as part of a recent purchase, raising the total to 21 aircraft. (Courtesy photo)

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