Aerospace
F-22 Raptor jet sets new record, 28 air-to-air missiles loaded & fired
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The 94th Fighter Squadron at Tyndall Air Force Base in Florida smashed the previous record for the most air-to-air missiles loaded and successfully fired by an F-22 Raptor.
28 air-to-air missiles valued at more than $14 million
As a cohesive team, the units employed 28 air-to-air missiles valued at more than $14 million during WSEP 22.12, deeming them the most successful unit to attend a WSEP thus far. They also demonstrated a high level of proficiency while shooting the F-22’s six-barrel, 20mm Gatling gun, and the M61A2 Vulcan at the Advanced Gunnery Target System.
The Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor is an American single-seat, twin-engine, all-weather stealth tactical fighter aircraft produced for the US Air Force. Despite being designed as an air superiority fighter, the aircraft can also conduct ground assaults, engage in electronic combat, and gather signals intelligence. While Lockheed Martin, the F-22’s prime contractor, built the majority of the aircraft’s airframe and weapon systems and oversaw final assembly, Boeing provided the aircraft’s wings, aft fuselage, avionics integration, and training systems.
F 22 specifications
This aircraft can be operated by a single crew and has a wingspan of 44 feet, a height of 16 feet, and a length of 62 feet. Four 5,000-pound-capable underwing hardpoints are present on the F-22. At altitude, it can reach a top speed of Mach 2.25, or up to 2,414 km/h. It can fly at a height of 65,000 feet and has a combat range of 850 km and a ferry range of 3,220 km.
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The F-22 has a maximum altitude of 10 miles and is capable of sustained supersonic flight. Without using afterburners, the F-22 flies at a speed of above Mach 1.5 thanks to “Supercruise.” Even at high speeds, the F-22 Raptor can accelerate swiftly and make razor-sharp maneuvers.
Weapons aboard the F-22 fighter jet are primarily intended for use against airborne targets. It’s important to understand that the pilot can launch standoff attacks on ground targets. Lethal long-range air-to-air and air-to-ground armament are among the US F-22’s many strengths. The F-22 fighter uses stealth technology to operate almost radar-undetected.
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Only 195 aircraft had been built.
The fifth-generation fighter jet, the F-22, made its debut in 2005 after making its first flight on September 7, 1997. Owing to technological confidentially, the export of this aircraft was restricted. Additionally, the manufacture of this aircraft ceased in 2011 due to an expensive budget program. Despite this, Lockheed Martin improved its technology to keep up with the current generation of fighter jets. So far, only 195 aircraft had been constructed.
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Aerospace
Boeing’s Aurora Flight Sciences Expands Columbus Plant by 50,000 Sqft
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Aurora Flight Sciences, a subsidiary of Boeing, has launched a significant expansion of its manufacturing facility near the Golden Triangle Regional Airport in Columbus, Mississippi.
This ambitious project will add 50,000 square feet of new space, renovate 40,000 square feet of the existing facility, and introduce advanced automation equipment, robotics, and non-destructive inspection technologies. mcas boeing enhancements will support the growing demand for Aurora’s aerospace systems business.
Since its establishment, Aurora Mississippi has specialized in the production of advanced composite components and assemblies for both military and commercial aircraft. The company first opened in 2005 at Mississippi State University’s Raspet Flight Research Laboratory in Starkville before relocating to its current site in Columbus two years later.
Initially occupying 21,000 square feet, the facility has since grown to encompass over 120,000 square feet, featuring cutting-edge manufacturing technologies such as automated fiber placement. Aurora’s latest expansion is a strategic investment aimed at increasing production capacity for composite components like boeing titanium used in executive jets and the MQ-25TM Stingray composite skins, a key project for its parent company, Boeing.
Additionally, the facility will produce components for NASA’s X-66 sustainable flight demonstrator aircraft, further diversifying its portfolio. Currently employing around 100 full-time staff in Mississippi, Aurora plans to hire more than 60 additional team members by the end of 2025.
Aurora’s expansion project underscores its commitment to Mississippi’s growing aerospace and advanced manufacturing sector. The company maintains strong partnerships with Mississippi State University (MSU) and East Mississippi Community College (EMCC), contributing to research, higher education, and workforce development in advanced manufacturing.
Additionally, Aurora actively supports local K-12 STEM education through summer camps and collaborates with high school vocational education programs. The expansion and renovation project will be carried out in phases over the next two years, with completion expected by 2026. This development marks a significant milestone in Aurora’s ongoing growth and its role in advancing aerospace manufacturing in Mississippi.
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