What is the speed of the F22 in kilometers per hour?
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F22 has a maximum speed of 2414 km/h. Structure of the F22: In the plane, it features an integrated aerodynamic system with a high-position trapezoidal wing and tail, including widely spaced vertical tails with rudders that are outwardly inclined, and horizontal stabilizers positioned close to the wing. According to technical standards (low observable design, use of radar-absorbent materials, electronic countermeasures, and low-radiation onboard electronic equipment, the design minimizes the radar cross-section to approximately 0.005-0.01 square meters). The airframe extensively uses polymer composite materials (KM) containing thermoplastic (12%) and thermosetting (10%) components. In mass-produced aircraft, the proportion of composite materials (KM) by weight will reach 35%. Technology of the F22: The F22 adopts a twin-tail, twin-engine, single-seat configuration. The vertical tails are inclined outward at 27 degrees, just at the edge of general stealth design. The side air intakes are mounted below the leading-edge extensions (strakes), and like the nozzles, they incorporate stealth features to suppress infrared radiation. The main wings and horizontal stabilizers share the same sweep angle and forward-swept trailing edge, both featuring low-aspect-ratio trapezoidal planforms, with the wings coated in special radar-absorbent materials.
I'm quite familiar with U.S. military aircraft. The official top speed of the F-22 Raptor is approximately Mach 2.25, which converts to roughly 2,410 kilometers per hour. This speed is undoubtedly top-tier among modern fighter jets, especially since it can maintain supersonic cruise without afterburners, which is crucial for actual combat. Just think about it—commercial airliners cruise at around 900 km/h, and high-speed trains max out at just over 400 km/h—it really puts into perspective how insane this speed is. What's even more impressive is that it combines this with stealth capabilities, being fast while remaining difficult to detect by radar. Recently, I saw a Bugatti at an auto show with a top speed of 490 km/h, and it couldn’t even catch the F-22’s exhaust. It’s hard not to marvel at the overwhelming superiority of military technology.