Air Force 1 Aircraft (Series 2) A00117F
Lockheed F-22A Raptor Diecast Model
USAF 325th FW, 43rd FS Hornets, #02-4034, Tyndall AFB, FL, July 2006 |
| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
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| Lockheed F-22A Raptor | | 10.25" | | 7.5" |
The 43rd Fighter Squadron (43rd FS), part of the 325th Fighter Wing at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, operates the F-22 Raptor. This squadron's primary mission is to train F-22 pilots, ensuring they are proficient in the aircraft's advanced capabilities. The F-22 is a fifth-generation stealth fighter known for its air superiority, speed, agility, and advanced avionics. It can perform air-to-air and air-to-ground missions with a variety of weapons. The 43rd FS's training ensures pilots are prepared for combat, maintaining the readiness and effectiveness of the F-22 fleet. Designed to meet a US Air Force requirement for an Advanced Tactical Fighter (ATF) to replace the F-15 Eagle, the F-22 was first flown on September 29th, 1990. The USAF's ATF program aimed to produce a fifth-generation air superiority fighter that would be better matched against emerging new aircraft such as the Su-27 Flanker. The F-22 uses stealth technology and can function in air superiority, ground attack, intelligence and electronic warfare roles. Despite its capabilities, the F-22 program was relatively short-lived; by 2010 its high cost coupled with the development of the F-35 (a more versatile and less expensive aircraft) led to a cessation of F-22 production funding. © Copyright 2003-2025 The Flying Mule, Inc. The Air Force 1 range presents detailed, ready-made diecast models of military aircraft. Air Force 1 (Series 2) diecast airplanes feature: - Diecast metal construction with some plastic components.
- Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
- Authentic markings and placard details.
- Metal presention stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
- Interchangeable extended/retracted landing gear with rotating wheels.
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