Like other stealth aircraft, the F/A-22 can carry weapons inside the fuselage. Hidden behind a stealth door above the right air intake is the M61A2 20-mm multibarrel cannon. It holds 480 rounds of 20-mm ammunition and feeds the gun at a rate of 100 rounds per second.
Besides, why was the F 22 Cancelled?
In 2009, the program was cut to 187 operational production aircraft due to high costs, a lack of clear air-to-air missions due to delays in Russian and Chinese fighter programs, a ban on exports, and development of the more versatile F-35. The last F-22 was delivered in 2012.
Also, why is the F 22 so expensive?
The F-22 is expensive. The U.S. Air Force had to stop production early on the F-22 because of soaring project costs. The Air Force wanted 700 F-22s to be produced but had to cancel production just shy of 200 because they were already over-budget. The flight cost per hour for an F-22 is roughly $60,000.
How much do F 22 pilots get paid?
The typical US Air Force Air Force Pilot salary is $104,081. Air Force Pilot salaries at US Air Force can range from $43,171 - $170,977.
Which is better F 22 or F 35?
The F-35 and the F-22 are both 5th Generation fighters featuring advanced stealth, integrated avionics, sensor fusion and superior logistics support. While the F-22 is superior to the F-35 in air-to-air missions, the F-35's air-to-air capability is superior to all other fighters.