Lockheed-Martin F/A-22 Raptor: Stealth Fighter (Aerofax)

JAY MILLER

ISBN 10: 185780158X / ISBN 13: 9781857801583

Published by Aerofax, 2005

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128 Pages.

Seller Inventory # ABE-1767150485109

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Lockheed-Martin F/A-22 Raptor: Stealth Fighter (Aerofax)
• Publisher: Aerofax
• Publication Date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 185780158X
• ISBN 13: 9781857801583
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Good
• Dimensions: 1.27W x 21.59H x 27.94D centimeters 1.27 centimeters width by 21.59 centimeters height by 27.94 centimeters depth
• Weight: 1.14 pounds

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Synopsis

Initially referred to as the Advanced Tactical Fighter (ATF), the F-22 was designed to meet a USAF requirement for 750 new fighters to replace the F-15 Eagle. Work began in the early 1980s, and competition selection resulted in orders for flying demonstration prototypes of the YF-22 and the Northrop YF-23. The first of two prototypes was flown on 29th September 1990, and extensive testing and evaluation took place during that decade. In 1993 an air-to-ground attack role using precision-guided munitions was added to the original air superiority role, and the designation has been changed to F/A-22 to reflect this. The F-22 is designed to supercruise at up to Mach 1.5 without use of the afterburner, and its unusual layout is designed for agility as well as to incorporate stealth characteristics. A planned two-seat trainer version, the F-22B was cancelled, but production deliveries are now taking place, with service introduction planned for 2005. Author Jay Miller has followed the program closely to produce an extensively researched and well-illustrated review of this topical new fighter in the well-established and acclaimed Aerofax style and depth.

About the Author

Jay Miller was born and raised in Indianapolis, Indiana. Growing up in “Indy” during the '50s, '60s & '70s had a powerful impact on young men. Known as the “Racing Capital of the World” it was hard to escape heavy involvement into motorsports. Jay Miller is the Director of Sales and Marketing for Diesel Injection Service Company, Inc., a Louisville, Kentucky, based company which, in addition to specializing in Diesel Fuel injection, is also the nation’s largest turbocharger distributor. Miller frequently speaks publicly on the subject of turbochargers and has published numerous articles in trade publications. Jay is also co-host on the tech-talk show that is webcast from the archives at www.dieselradio.com.