US Air Force: We intend to upgrade the fifth generation F-22A Raptor fighter for air dominance over Russia and China

The Polish Internet portal Defense24.pl revealed some details of how the US Air Force is going to constantly upgrade the fifth generation F-22A Raptor fighter through rapid component prototyping and annual software modification. The main goal of continuous improvements, according to the command of the US Air Force, is to maintain dominance in the air, primarily over the aircraft of China and Russia, until the sixth generation fighter, developed under the Air Dominance (NGAD) program, enters service.

The cyclical modernization program for the fifth generation F-22 Raptor fighter was codenamed RACR (Raptor Agile Capability Release) and involves approximately annual cycles for the implementation of each subsequent phase. As part of the first phase of RACR R1, which has been underway for more than a year, not only was a complete modification of the machine carried out, but more than 350 hours of test flights were completed. In the course of them, both defensive and offensive tactics against enemy aircraft were practiced.

During the first stage of modernization, the MIDS-JTRS terminal was integrated into the F-22A Raptor system, which provides software and instrument modularity. Thanks to the new system, the fighter can communicate with all types of aircraft, unlike the current version, in which the Raptor could only interact with aircraft of its class.

Also at this stage, testing of a new pilot display was carried out, which allows, in particular, to control short-range missiles AIM-9X Sidewinter. Three modifications of helmets with a built-in multifunctional display have been developed, among which the best one will be selected.

The second phase of the RACR R2 modification, which has entered the testing phase, will allow Raptor fighters to use AIM-260 JATM medium-range missiles. In the future, they should replace the AIM-120 AMRAAM missiles in service. This will increase maneuverability, target range and resistance to BVRAAM missiles. The developers emphasize that the re-equipment of the American fighter will make it possible to effectively counter the Chinese J-20 and Russian Su-57, equipped with new-generation air-to-air missiles.

In addition to rearmament, the new modification of the F-22A Raptor will be equipped with an IRST passive infrared sensor, which allows for early detection of targets with a low radar signature. This will allow American fighters, remaining practically unnoticed, to fly as close as possible to enemy aircraft.

According to the Polish online publication, other improvements to the American fighter are being carried out at the same time. In particular, the development of coatings that are easier to operate and maintain, reducing the radar signature, as well as open architectural data exchange and weapon control systems.

All testing under the F-22A Raptor modernization program is conducted at Nellis AFB by personnel from the 422nd Test and Evaluation Squadron, codenamed "Green Bats". It is assumed that after testing improved versions of the fighter, modifications will be introduced to the remaining machines in a period of six months to two years, which, according to the US Air Force, should provide a permanent advantage over the enemy in the air.

Comments

[hell machine]

The saddest thing for us is that they will really do it, and not how we "analogue" in a single copy

[Vyacheslav Ermolaev]

Got it. The "only copy" is 5 serial and adopted by the troops, and it seems that 8 pieces will be handed over this year, and by the year 27 there should be 76. The first ordered batch of Su-35s was less than -46 pieces. In this way, "there are no analogues."

[Oorfene Juice and his wooden soldiers]

Quote: Vyacheslav Ermolaev

and it seems that 8 pieces will be handed over this year, and by the year 27 there should be 76. The first ordered batch of Su-35s was less than -46 pieces.

And this grandmother said in two.

[Murmur 55]

Interestingly, it follows from the article that this Raptor will receive a missile capable of flying farther, being more accurate and less susceptible to interference, and at the third stage they plan to make the aircraft less noticeable so that it can fly up to the enemy as close as possible, but why ??? Either the article is like that or the plans are like that again.

[Pravodel]

plans again..

Of course plans. They only forgot to add that the plane will be generally invisible, from the word completely invisible = no one will ever be able to see it .. It will always sit in ambush and look out for opponents. Suddenly, someone will fly by ... As soon as the Russians or the Chinese appear, then with a cry - Hurray !, ours did not disappear anywhere - they will jump out of the ambush and chase these damned Russians or Chinese, but in such a way that no one will ever see how he does it does .. This will be the miracle of Anglo-Saxon technology ...

[Sergey3]

Actually, you’re scoffing in vain, the development of complete invisibility is actively being carried out even in Russia. In this direction, everything is not as bad as it seems to you, the only question is that the pilot will be the same as a blind kitten. I suspect that a quantum (radiophoton) radar will soon be screwed on board. There is already a working prototype and it perfectly sees even the Himers, the only problem is that it is still in a single copy, and the front in Ukraine has a huge length.

[Dilettante grandfather]

Doesn't such a modernization of the F-22 mean that the F-35 did not live up to expectations? It seems that the United States had previously abandoned the modernization of the Raptors, and did not plan to resume their production. Moreover, it was believed that the F-35 is better than the F-22. And now - oops, that's the twist.

[New-pechkin]

No, it doesn't. These are aircraft of different classes, like the F-15 and F-16 for example. F-22 is precisely for gaining air supremacy.

[Dilettante grandfather]

Thank you. Not particularly interested in these fighters.

[spirit]

It didn’t live up to expectations, this is when new equipment has been traveling for years only in parades, and when there are under 1000 of them, it’s called a little differently

[Cowbra]

Are you talking about Zyama or the aircraft carrier J. Ford? Ahhh, this is about the F-35S, which were recently taken out to sea on an aircraft carrier and it turned out there that they were not allowed to go to sea - did they rust right away?

[poquello]

Quote: spirit

It didn’t live up to expectations, this is when new equipment has been traveling for years only in parades, and when there are under 1000 of them, it’s called a little differently

and since the moment when the su35 raptor in Syria jammed something has changed?

[krops777]

Moreover, it was believed that the F-35 is better than the F-22. And now - oops, that's the twist.

The F35 was better only in terms of price and was mainly oriented towards export, while the F-22 was made exclusively for itself, this project and let down the too expensive airplane turned out to be an average price of 143 million. dollars apiece, in 2012 they made the last 195th F-22 and the project was closed. By the way, it was finalized and it was able to work on ground targets (answer to comment below). It is strange that they decided to modernize it; rather, this is an information stuffing.

[voyaka uh]

"F35 was better only in terms of price and was mainly focused on export" ///
----
F-35s are already saturated with most US air bases
in Europe. This is in fact the main NATO aircraft.
You can argue whether he is the best or not, but the F-35
already many hundreds in Europe.

[Uprun]

For whom it is sad, but for those who believe in their homeland - no .... Sorry that they did not share the latest developments with you ...

[marc75]

Our answer: we will make the SU-57 a two-seater, and then a three-seater, and there it’s already close to the 7th generation

[Amateur]

Polish Internet portal Defense24.pl revealed some details

The guys at Lockheed Martin, Boeing and General Dynamics finally breathed a sigh of relief after getting "highly professional advice" from a Polish internet portal on how best to upgrade the F-22. And then they themselves don’t drag ...

[isv000]

Naive children... During the time that they will disassemble and assemble this litak, a lot of interesting things will appear for its destruction, and even now it is better for it not to meddle in our direction...

[Ros 56]

This misunderstanding will definitely not fly over Russia, I don’t know about China.

[novel66]

Well, to renew the paint - so that it doesn’t peel off ...

[AML]

And remove the rivets for those who are indignant.

[novel66]

if you sweat - to hell with them

[tralflot1832]

And where did this thunderstorm of cockroaches meet with ours, except for Alaska. So that the Poles declare that "this" flying dichlorvos is a dominator.

[poquello]

Quote: tralflot1832

And where did this thunderstorm of cockroaches meet with ours, except for Alaska. So that the Poles declare that "this" flying dichlorvos is a dominator.

in Syria, f22 shitted his trousers to the fullest by substituting his tail for our su35

[tralflot1832]

You see, you just need to formulate the question correctly and it’s violet to us how many dichlorvos the Americans have on the wing.

[Vyacheslav Ermolaev]

They say that in Syria. And it seemed to look good in the sight of the Su-35.

[voyaka uh]

This F-22 did everything to be noticed.
He flew in circles at minimum speed, flaring his wings to the Syrian aircraft,
so that they do not approach the positions of the Kurds.
At that moment, the MiG-15 could easily have shot him down.

[aszzz888]

Three modifications of helmets with a built-in multifunctional display have been developed, among which the best one will be selected.

So yes. There are still flyers in ecstasy on Pingiva)) from helmets. Either double, then triple in their eyes, then cartoons!

[rocket757]

US Air Force: We intend to upgrade the fifth generation F-22A Raptor fighter for air dominance over Russia and China

. I WANT TO? Will crave....
You can create something that will send the whole world to tar - Tatars, but create something that will make it possible to win, dominate .... empty chores. None of the specific guys, real opponents of striping, will stand still and wait for someone to knock on him and show him ...
In general, another Wishlist designed for a stupid layman.

[Raven 95]

In reality, specific guys are not going to fight against NATO with conventional weapons.
At least make the 7th generation of aircraft, but the vigorous loaf will equalize everyone.
This is so, a purely theoretical comparison, like "our planes are cooler than Russians, therefore we are stronger and therefore everyone should listen here ..."

[Lex_is]

Have you called a lot already?
Or is such a trifle as shelling a territory not a reason?

[Raven 95]

When did the F-22 bombard the area? It's about him. About the confrontation with the United States?
Or bring everything together - both local and global conflicts.

[Lex_is]

Well, yes, what am I talking about?
If it doesn’t arrive from the F-22, then it’s okay, we’ll wait.

[rocket757]

For internal use ... maybe some jumpers will jump in ecstasy. Everyone else doesn't care about that.

[faterdom]

Quote: tralflot1832

And where did this thunderstorm of cockroaches meet with ours, except for Alaska. So that the Poles declare that "this" flying dichlorvos is a dominator.

In Syria, our Su 35s went into his tail a couple of times, and almost shouted from a short distance: "I see you!" And they showed him air-to-air missiles.
What in the language of flyers: "Fall, you're shot down!"

[TreeSmall]

In Syria, our Su 35s went into his tail a couple of times, and almost shouted from a short distance: "I see you!

This is bullshit. This was not, and could not be: a memorandum with the United States on preventing incidents and ensuring aviation safety during the operation in Syria.

[faterdom]

At first it was, but after the Americans needed this "mesorandum"
- not to us, but to them

[TreeSmall]

At first it was, but after the Americans needed this "mesorandum"

The memorandum of Russia and the United States on preventing incidents and ensuring aviation safety during operations in Syria was signed on October 20, 2015.☝️

On February 1, 2016, it was announced that Russia had deployed four Su-35S fighters to the Khmeimim air base in Syria.

"It" "was"" in 2018, in the month of October

Something is wrong with you both with “memorandums” and with the space-time continuum

[Vyacheslav Ermolaev]

Yeah. So The National Interest and Dave Majumerder are lying? And I believed. Not good on their part.

[TreeSmall]

Yeah. So The National Interest and Dave Majumerder are lying?

Lieutenant General Konashenkov will not let you lie, they lie.

And I believed.

you still believe Ryabov Kirill or Yurka Podlyaka, ugh Sumy

[Anton Medvedev]

The National Interest ... You should first look at who owns this magazine

[zenion]

They will be able to upgrade it to such an extent that it will have the power to fly against the wind, behind the wind and to the sides if it can turn around.

[Cowbra]

Maybe, finally, the "failed nose of a syphilitic" will be mended.
By the way, have they already been allowed to fly away from their bases in Alaska? Or has the oxygen supply not been fixed for 10 years?

[Horon]

Oh, what happened to the f35, which seemed to have dominated before?

[Blackmokona]

Aircraft of different classes. Light and heavy fighter

[Sergey3]

Sadness came out with him, he will see the equipment of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation, the engine immediately stalls, therefore, it is not placed near the borders of the Russian Federation.

[House 25 Sq. 380]

Two questions:
- how much does one modernization cycle cost per aircraft?
- how many combat-ready f-22s are there now?

[Sergey3]

And what about the Fu-35, they seem to have rolled out a new, modernized copy, or does it have the same engine stalling at the sight of Russian equipment?

[Carlos Hall]

Reinforce S 500 and other air defenses. radars, etc.

[shurshun]

Someone modernizes, and someone else builds ....

[Oleg Barchev]

The logic is pretty simple. If the aircraft meets the declared characteristics, then it is used in all exercises, military conflicts, aviation exhibitions and is actively sold to its partners. Now let's see what the situation is with the f-22 and f-35 - it makes no sense to discuss anything else.

[Vasyan1971]

Slightly paraphrasing: "While you are scratching - the enemy is swinging."

[Lepsik]

Of the entire F22 fleet, at best, 70 can more or less perform tasks. And in terms of performance characteristics, everything is bad with them even compared to the Su-35. Maneuverability is twice as bad, radars of the last century, consider no missiles

[Velmi Shin]

To ensure a long detection range, it is enough to rise higher. Or use target designation from flying radars. I agree about the constant modernization, so it is necessary to update the equipment. But it turns out very expensive products, if they are not used in reality, then why are they needed. This means that constant military conflicts are inevitable as a requirement of scientific and technological progress. This is absurd.