A near-fatal flaw in the F-22 stealth fighter that cannot be fixed

Summary and Key Points: Despite ending production in 2011 after only 195 units, the F-22 Raptor—the first operational fifth-generation fighter in history—remains one of the world’s best air superiority fighters. However, its production was discontinued due to post-Cold War budget constraints. -The F-22 will eventually be phased out as the US Air Force focuses on … Read more