This unparalleled fighter jet, heralded as the pinnacle of aviation technology, emerged in 1997 and has remained unrivaled ever since. It wasn't until 2023 that the F-22 Raptor saw its first air-to-air combat, effortlessly downing a Chinese spy balloon off the South Carolina coast without a scratch. The U.S. government's staunch refusal to sell this aircraft to any other nation, including its closest allies, underscores its exceptional capabilities.

The F-22 Raptor epitomizes agility and stealth, boasting maneuverability akin to a supercharged F-117 Nighthawk while incorporating cutting-edge thrust vectoring technology for enhanced stealth capabilities. Despite the advanced features of the F-35, the ban on exporting the F-22 persists, hinting at a deeper rationale beyond surface comparisons.


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