The F-22 Raptor Fighter Nightmare That Can't Be Fixed

Summary: The F-22 Raptor, America's premier 5th-generation stealth air superiority fighter, has faced an ironic twist of fate.

-Despite its advanced capabilities, including unmatched maneuverability, supercruise ability, and stealth characteristics, the F-22 was produced in far fewer numbers than originally planned, with only 186 out of a proposed 750 jets completed.

-This limitation was due partly to its arrival during the U.S. military's focus on asymmetric warfare in the Middle East...