Thought the whole point of keeping the tooling was so they could. (I realize standing up a line all over again would be a task but not "physically impossible". )That is literally physically impossible.
Thought the whole point of keeping the tooling was so they could. (I realize standing up a line all over again would be a task but not "physically impossible". )That is literally physically impossible.
Thought the whole point of keeping the tooling was so they could. (I realize standing up a line all over again would be a task but not "physically impossible". )
Basically the tooling and materials set aside years ago for such an eventuality were (highly illegally) used to shore up the F-35 program instead. They would literally have to build new tooling from scratch and that would just be the start.Thought the whole point of keeping the tooling was so they could. (I realize standing up a line all over again would be a task but not "physically impossible". )
How could they use F-22 manufacturing tooling for the F-35? I very much doubt it's close enough where it could be easily repurposed. If this is true, it seems impossible that the US government could not have known about it. Isn't it the government's task to store all of that stuff and not the task of Lockheed Martin?Basically the tooling and materials set aside years ago for such an eventuality were (highly illegally) used to shore up the F-35 program instead. They would literally have to build new tooling from scratch and that would just be the start.
Apparently a lot of kludging was involved. As to how they were able to access the tooling and materials so easily, guess who got the contract to 'safely' store it away in the first place?I very much doubt it's close enough where it could be easily repurposed.
O RLY? Once moreBasically the tooling and materials set aside years ago for such an eventuality were (highly illegally) used to shore up the F-35 program instead. They would literally have to build new tooling from scratch and that would just be the start.
O RLY? Once more
I do believe I used the term 'kludging'. And last I heard, Congress (including agencies such as the GAO) have not been able to independently verify the 95% of F-22 production tooling that was supposed to be still extant.By whom? And can you explain how Raptor tooling can be used to shore up JSF production?
I do believe I used the term 'kludging'. And last I heard, Congress (including agencies such as the GAO) have not been able to independently verify the 95% of F-22 production tooling that was supposed to be still extant.
No, I think the dimensions are just too different. Yes some tech could flow back if it hasn't already but no simple swap or upgrade.Would a more powerful variant of the F-135 engine work for the F-22 especially with supercruise Foo Fighter?
Were there ever plans to upgrade the F-22 engines? Seems odd if there weren’t any as all the teen series fighters had engine upgrades.The F135 is larger in diameter, length, and weight than the F119, and would never fit in the F-22 engine bay.
The core module of the F135 is a development of the F119 core with some more advanced technology incorporated. There was a study done on what it would take to install the F135 core into the F119 to take advantage of the technology advancements and bring some commonality to the Depot overhaul process. It was decided at the time that this change was not worth the cost of implementation.
With the F135 Engine Core Upgrade in development, it seems like the ECU could also be incorporated into the F119 with similar changes that were identified in the previous study. Whether it would be cost effective or bring enough performance increase within the remaining F-22 life span is doubtful.
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New F-22 Sensors Could Help Extend the Raptor’s Service Life
Secret new sensors being tested on the F-22 may extend its service life beyond 2030, Air Force officials indicated.www.airandspaceforces.com
is it possible to make a new paint ? instead of this old used looking ?![]()
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91-4007 from January this year.
Which benefits would you expect from that?is it possible to make a new paint ? instead of this old used looking ?
surely for stealth , when we see the the F-22 they all looking used painted a lot more than the first F-35 of the fleet.Which benefits would you expect from that?
A new RAm paint.Are you suggesting 'a fresh coat of paint', or an entirely different application of RAM in line with F-35 practices?
Genuine question - would the latter be feasible on the F-22?
Not a closer view. Just a crop.Closer view.
A new RAm paint.
A new RAm paint.
Why would you want to apply a new RAM coating? What problem would it solve?
Maybe it's easier to maintain?
I can't imagine the stealth is not affected , it look like a patchwork , why this pieces ? not same color everywhere ?
I can't imagine the stealth is not affected , it look like a patchwork , why this pieces ? not same color everywhere ?