Hobby Master HA2833, F-22 \"Maj. Joshua \'Cabo\' Gunderson\" 01-4023, 43rd FS, :72 For Sale

Hobby Master 1/72 Air Power SeriesHA2833F-22 \"Maj. Joshua \'Cabo\' Gunderson\" 01-4023, 43rd FS, 325th FW, Tyndall AFB (w/ pilot\'s signature card)General BackgroundThe USAF developed a requirement for a new air superiority fighter to replace the F-15 Eagle. Two proposals were submitted with the Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor being selected as the new Advanced Tactical Fighter (ATF). The aircraft is constructed using 39% titanium, 24% composite material, 16% aluminum and 1% thermoplastic by weight. All these components contribute to the F-22 being a light weight, extremely maneuverable, extremely fast aircraft that uses stealth technology. The F-22 is also capable of ground attack, electronic warfare and signals intelligence.Specifications :First flight:September 7, 1997Planned Production: 750 aircraft initial program objectiveAltered plan in 1990: 648 aircraftAltered plan in 1994: 442 aircraftIn 1997 Department of Defense report: 339 aircraftIn 2006 the Pentagon wanted -183 aircraft: 2008 approval for 4 additional aircraft bringing the total to 187Number built as of August 2009: 145Role:
Air superiority fighterCrew: (1) pilotPerformance Engines: (2) Pratt & Whitney F119-PW-100 engines producing 35,000 lbst of thrustSpeed: Mach 1.8 (super cruise: Mach 1.5)G Limit: +9 GCeiling: 60,000 ft (18,290 m)The F-22 and other fighters can reach this altitude, but only the F-22 can perform tactical maneuvers at this level.Dimensions Length: 62.08 ft (18.90 m)Height: 16.67 ft (5.08 m)Wingspan: 44.5 ft (13.56 m)Wing Area: 840 sq ft (78.04 sq m)Horizontal Tail-span: 29 ft (8.84 m)Weights Empty Weight: 31,670 lb (14,365 kg)Maximum Takeoff Weight: 60,000 lb (27,000 kg)Armament: Internal: (1) 20mm Cannon(4) AIM-9 Sidewinders (side weapon bays)(4) AIM-120A AMRAAM (internal ventral bay)(6) AIM-120Cs (internal ventral bay)(6) GBU-32 JDAM PGMs (internal ventral bay)(8) GBU-39 Small Diameter Bombs (250lbs ea)External: (4) under-wing hard-points with a maximum of 5,000lbs (2,270kg) of mission-specific weaponry or fuel drop-tanks.