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By December 2011, the last of the 195 F-22s was produced, resulting in a short but impactful legacy. The jet can reach speeds of Mach 2 and is armed with sophisticated weaponry, including a sophisticated sensor suite designed to track and neutralize air-to-air threats before the enemy even becomes aware of its presence.
Engineering Marvels
The F-22 Raptor is a showcase of significant advances in cockpit design and sensor fusion, heightening the pilot's situational awareness during air operations. It can carry a versatile payload—six AIM-120 AMRAAMs and two AIM-9 Sidewinders in air-to-air configuration or two 1,000-pound GBU-32 JDAMs in air-to-ground setup. The enhanced capabilities planned for future iterations include upgraded radar systems and additional weapons options.