Steve's Video Of The Day: F/A-22 Raptor "Stall"!

Stall recovery is easy, correct? The nose pitches down, then you reduce power, neutralize the controls, move the stick forward to break the stall, slowly raise the nose and add power as you return to altitude. Not quite as easy in the F/A-22 Raptor!

VIDEO - F/A-22 Raptor "Stall"!


 

SPECIFICATIONS

Wing Area: 840 sq ft

Engine Thrust Class: 35,000 lb

Level Speed: 921 mph

Total Length: 62.08 ft

Wing Span: 44.5 ft

Horizontal Tail Span: 29 ft

Tail Span: 18'10"

Total Height: 16.67 ft

Track Width: 10.6 ft

Engines: Pratt & Whitney F-119

Max. Takeoff Weight: 60,000 lb (27,216 kg)

Max. External Stores: 5,000 lb (2,270 kg)

Weight Empty: 31,670 lb (14,365 kg)

Ceiling: 50,000 ft (15,240 m)

Crew: 1

G Limit: +9 G

First Flight: September 7th 1997

Outer Surface Components:
39% Titanium
24% Composite
16% Aluminum
01% Thermo-plastic

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