The real speed of the F22 Raptor fighter; Official specifications and available estimates

The final speed of the F22 Raptor has not been officially and accurately confirmed in public sources, but some reports estimate the maximum speed of this American stealth fighter to be around Mach 2.25, equivalent to more than twice the speed of sound.

According to Ambassador Arjan, F-22 Raptor stealth fighter is the fifth generation aircraft designed for air superiority. High speed is one of the characteristics of this aircraft, but public information about its exact maximum speed is limited.

In a report on the speed of this fighter, the website Simple Flying explains that the US Air Force states the maximum speed of the F-22 in its official specifications at Mach 2. This expression means a speed about twice the speed of sound.

One of the important capabilities of F22 is stable supersonic flight without the use of afterburner, which is known as "Supercruise". By temporarily increasing the thrust of the engine, the afterburner greatly increases fuel consumption. The ability to fly supersonic without it allows the F-22 to use less fuel and have greater operational flexibility compared to flight dependent on afterburner.

According to the information released by the US Air Force, the aerodynamic design of the aircraft and two F119 Perth Enduetni turbofan engines, each with a thrust in the range of 35,000 pounds, play a role in achieving this capability. Thrust changing nozzles also help to increase the maneuverability of the aircraft.

According to information published in 2016 by the US Air Force Academy, the speed of the F22 was about Mach 2.25 and its supercruise speed was about Mach 1.82. However, current official sources state the maximum speed in the Mach 2 category.

Combining low radar cross section, integrated electronic systems, high maneuverability and supercruise capability, the Raptor is designed to provide air superiority in complex combat environments.