The F-22 has thrust vectoring

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Larry J — 10/26/2001 8:37:14 AM (archived)

and stealth. The whole idea behind the F-22 is that your first indication that one is in the area is when a missile explodes next to your aircraft. The F-22 can also cruise at supersonic speeds without using the afterburners.

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Su-37 Super Flanker video - slick! - Larry J - 10/24/2001 8:29:17 AM
- We are very lucky they could not field a lot of these and that we never faced them. - ebnelson - 10/25/2001 3:07:37 PM
  - The F-22 has thrust vectoring - Larry J - 10/26/2001 8:37:14 AM
    - Only 2-d thust vectoring. . . - Justin Kelly - 10/28/2001 12:44:59 PM
- Re: Su-37 Super Flanker video - slick! - LJ - 10/24/2001 10:55:26 AM

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