Hasegawa 1:48 Scale F-22 Raptor Model Kit

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As the program moved to full-scale development, or Engineering & Manufacturing Development (EMD), the production F-22 design evolved to have notable differences from the immature YF-22 demonstrator, despite having similar configuration. The wing's leading edge sweep angle was decreased from 48° to 42°, while the vertical stabilizers were shifted rearward and decreased in area by 20%. [18] The radome shape was changed for better radar performance and the wingtips were clipped for antennas. To improve pilot visibility and aerodynamics, the canopy was moved forward 7 inches (18cm) and the engine inlets moved rearward 14 inches (36cm). The shapes of the fuselage, wing, and stabilator trailing edges were refined to improve aerodynamics, strength, and stealth characteristics. The production airframe was designed with a service life of 8,000 hours. [19] [20] Increasing weight during EMD due to demanding survivability requirements and added capabilities caused slight reductions in projected range and maneuver performance. [21]

The F-22 has three internal weapons bays: a large main bay on the bottom of the fuselage, and two smaller bays on the sides of the fuselage, aft of the engine inlets; a small bay for countermeasures such as flares is located behind each side bay. [160] The main bay is split along the centerline and can accommodate six LAU-142/A launchers for beyond-visual-range (BVR) missiles and each side bay has an LAU-141/A launcher for short-range missiles. The primary air-to-air missiles are the AIM-120 AMRAAM and the AIM-9 Sidewinder, with planned integration of the AIM-260 JATM. [161] Missile launches require the bay doors to be open for less than a second, during which pneumatic or hydraulic arms push missiles clear of the aircraft; this is to reduce vulnerability to detection and to deploy missiles during high-speed flight. [162] An internally mounted M61A2 Vulcan 20mm rotary cannon is embedded in the airplane's right wing root with the muzzle covered by a retractable door. [163] The radar projection of the cannon fire's path is displayed on the pilot's head-up display. [164] Majumdar, Dave (13 August 2012). "Settlement reached in Haney F-22 crash lawsuit". FlightGlobal. Archived from the original on 24 October 2013 . Retrieved 30 October 2013. PBL Award Pkg 2008 System F-22 – Defense Acquisition University" (PDF). dau.mil. Archived (PDF) from the original on 6 March 2019 . Retrieved 5 March 2019.

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