F-22 Raptor: Lockheed Martin Stealth Fighter

An illustrated guide to the most deadly production fighter aircraft in the world

The Lockheed Martin F—22 Raptor entered service in 2005, and production ended in late 2011. Despite the appearance of many new designs in the interim, an argument can still be made for the Raptor as the most advanced fighter aircraft on active duty today.

Primarily due to its stealth capabilities, the F—22 program remains somewhat secretive. Despite a high public profile, under 200 examples were built and so...