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Raptor: three tasks, one combat airplane only

Washington, USA - According to USAF Chief of Staff, 381 F/A-22s will be able to properly replace some 800 aircraft

"I think that 381 F/A-22 Raptors can properly perform the work today assigned to 800 aircraft in the US Air Force". USAF Chief of Staff, General John P. Jumper, commented in this manner the end of the training period also involving him within the new Lockheed Martin-made multirole stealth fighter interceptor programme. The F/A-22 appears destined to replace not only the F-15C Eagle and the F-15E Strike...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 111987
Rome, Italy, 01/14/2005 13:03
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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