F-22 Sea Raptor: A Stealth Fighter 'Beast' Flying from Navy Aircraft Carriers

Summary: The Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor, a cornerstone of U.S. Air Force capabilities, was once considered for adaptation into a carrier-capable variant known as the "Sea Raptor." Despite the F-22's advanced features, including supermaneuverability, stealth, and supercruise capabilities, the Navy variant never materialized.

-Initial plans involved significant design changes to make it suitable for carrier operations, such as incorporating a variable sweep-wing, which would have compromised its stealth.