F-22 'Raptor' by junge1
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This F-22 'Raptor' is starting its take-off roll on runway 03L at Luke AFB. The '9' indicates there are 9,000-ft left of this particular runway. The 'Raptor' was the main reason I went to Luke on Friday, but I missed the demo. So on Saturday I came back to see it.
One of the things the F-22 did was coming in from the South over this same runway in high sub-sonic flight (no noise to speak of). At the other end of the runway he briefly lit the afterburners and climbed to about 4-5,000-ft and stopped. Attitude nose up, but he didn't move. Then he levelled off and stood there and began to turn around his own axis and began to descend, similar to a dry leave falling off a tree. THIS VECTURED THRUST IS MIND BOGGLING! Another maneuver the F-22 did at the other end of the runway was turning, briefly lighting the burners and climbing. It was too far away to hear the burners but one could feel the vibrations of the engines in ones chest - 70,000 lb thrust.
In simulated combat, conducted by the Air Force, five F-15 'Eagle' air superiority fighters, to my knowledge none of them has ever been shot down in combat, took on one Raptor, and all were shot down.
This picture was taken on 19 March 2011,
Sig...
Comments (21)
they must carry a big payload with such huge wheels.outstanding shot
Those planes are amazing, no doubt about it. I like your shot, we get a really good view of it's very lovely lines.
Really nice plane and shot!
Excellent capture, Sig! :)
Everything on this aircraft is STEALTH, from the shape of the fuselage to the paint to the internal stores (arms). The cross section of this aircraft is less than that of the F-117! It will also most likely be the last manned fighter - along with the upcoming F-35 - to be build by the US.
Very cool fighter jets!
I for one and Happy Luke AFB is in my backyard!
Excellent modern air fighter!!!
Fantastic capture and interesting description of its maneuvers
fantastic image!
Excellent capture!! Tnteresting info too!!
superb!!
Fantastic POV and information Sig. Dana
another fine bird.
Stunning capture my friend.
Dang ... I'm impressed, and I barely know what you're talking about! The manouver you describe is amazing.
Shining shot.
Never seen one of these.. Maybe I never will? Stealth Fighter...Yep! This no! Nice to see on Rendo, shame no nearer but very likely would have taken your chest hairs off! lol Minimum 300mm tele lens required here! Rob
Now you see it, now you don't!!!
wow bet that was a show to see stunts like that
Very nice image!!!