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Published: 2009-10-19 02:09:19 +0000 UTC; Views: 1993; Favourites: 58; Downloads: 0
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The first F-22 had a mechanical issue so the pilot jumped into the # 2 jet and put on a great show.Related content
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Amazing shot. It's so clear! You must have some kick-butt zoom.
I was wondering what the heck was going on when I saw the pilot get out of the first plane. At least whatever happened happened on the ground and not in the air. 
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Effin' Awesome man!
I was trying to get a closeup like this,
but alas I only have a 200
YOu damn well nailed this one though!
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the most technologically sophisticated fighter ever biuld and they want them to stop making them.
Congress bugs the hell out of me. lol
nice photograph
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I saw somewhere the math of how that original 440 number came about. Apparently it has to do with running an operation like Desert Storm or Operation Iraqi Freedom and the minimum number of aircraft needed at any given time to provide 24-7 air superiority.
It made a ton of sense. Factored in on-station time, average down time on ground, time to station, re-fueling, how many wings needed to cover x area and such.
At the current number we can't even have F-22s up 24/7 to protect the United States homeland if it were necessary. Right NOW we don't need F-22s, but we'll be hurting bad if the state of the world changes a little and we do.
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Awesome d' My favorite flying machine!!! You did it...Please let me know if you have more Raptor photos in case I need to choose a favorite one!!! lol/Airlux27
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There is a folder in my gallery for the F-22 and I'll post more images from Edwards shortly.
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OK..., I've put approx. 70 hours in the Raptor on flight sim...but it's so hard to land because of the 70,000 lbs of thrust from both engines!!! It was designed to fly..., no doubt...lol/Airlux27
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it looks great... but i doubt its a photo.
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