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The gorgeous F-22 Raptor

The  Lockheed Martin/Boeing F-22 Raptor  is a single-seat,  twin-engine   fifth-generation   supermaneuverable   fighter aircraft  that uses  stealth technology . It was designed primarily as an  air superiority fighter , but has additional capabilities that include  ground attack ,  electronic warfare , and  signals intelligence  roles. Lockheed Martin Aeronautics  is the prime contractor and is responsible for the majority of the airframe, weapon systems and final assembly of the F-22. Program partner  Boeing Defense, Space & Security  provides the wings, aft fuselage, avionics integration, and training systems. F-22 Raptor The F-22 Raptor Role Stealth   air superiority fighter National origin United States Manufacturer Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Boeing Defense, Space & Security First flight 7 September 1997 [1] Introduction 15 December 2005 Status In service, out of pro...

The Mikoyan MIG-35

The  Mikoyan MiG-35  ( Russian :  Микоян МиГ-35 ,  NATO reporting name :  Fulcrum-F ) is a further development of the  MiG-29M/M2 and  MiG-29K/KUB  technology. It is classified as a  4++ generation jet fighter  by  Mikoyan .The first prototype was a modification of the aircraft that previously served as MiG-29M2 model demonstrator. 10 prototypes have been built so far and are currently subject to extensive field trials. The MiG-35 is now classed as a medium-weight aircraft because its maximum take-off weight has increased by 30 percent, exceeding its previous criteria of classification. MiG Corporation first officially presented the MiG-35 internationally during the  Aero India  2007 air show. The MiG-35 was officially unveiled when the Russian  MiG-35 A MiG-35D Role Multirole   fighter National origin Russia Manufacturer Mikoyan First flight 2007 Status In Development Number buil...