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Raptor: more than USAF's 60 fighters to be combat ready by the end of this year

Washington, USA – Lockheed Martin and US Air Force intend to warrant also international operation capabilities during the next months

The availability of 47 airplanes extendable up to 62 by the end of this year for US Air Force led Lockheed Martin to underline that its F/A-22 Raptor multirole stealth fighter has started its initial operational stage to date. The US aerospace group proves convinced that the real first fifth generation fighter in operational service will provide a great contribution both the United States and their...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 127060
Rome, Italy, 09/16/2005 17:07
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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