The exercise being held in "July" - Pacific Air Forces wasn't more specific - involves more than 35 aircraft and 800 personnel, and takes place at three airports on Guam and one on Tinian.Īlthough deterrence is the goal, in the event of conflict with China, aircraft with stealth and advanced sensors such as F-22s, F-35 Lightning IIs, B-2 bombers and, in the future, B-21 Raider bombers and the Next Generation Air Dominance, or NGAD, fighter, would lead the air campaign. But this is not just a statement, it's an investment in capability because it's not cheap to deploy 25 F-22s from two different bases to the Western Pacific." Leaf added that if he were in China's shoes, "I'd take it as a demonstration of the legitimacy of the American commitment to the region, because messaging is one thing when it's just words. Air Force that goes back to World War I, that they (China) can't duplicate." "But what I would say is if I'm China, I'd pay attention to the message - whether it's intended for them or not - because this is capability both in the aircraft, the F-22, and the flexibility and expeditionary nature of the U.S. Part of a network of sites that includes GlobalFirepower, a data-driven property used in ranking the top military powers of the world,, the World Directory of Modern Military Aircraft, and, detailing the history of the world's most iconic spyplane."I'm not in the Department of Defense anymore, so I have no insight into who's messaging whom specifically, " Leaf said. Please direct all other inquiries to militaryfactory AT. We do not sell any of the items showcased on this site. Material presented throughout this website is for historical and entertainment value only and should not to be construed as usable for hardware restoration, maintenance, or general operation. All written content, illustrations, and photography are unique to this website (unless where indicated) and not for reuse/reproduction in any form. trademarks protected by all applicable domestic and international intellectual property laws. The "Military Factory" name and logo are registered ® U.S.
F 22 RAPTOR VS F 35 LIGHTNING CODE
Mission-specific ordnance can include a combination of the following:ĪIM-9X "Sidewinder" short-range, air-to-air missiles.ĪIM-120B/C AMRAAM medium-range, air-to-air missiles.ĪIM-132 ASRAAM short-range, air-to-air missiles.Ģ,000lb GBU-10 "Paveway II" guided bombs.Ģ,000lb GBU-24A/B "Paveway III" guided bombs.Ģ,000lb MK-84 BSU-50 "Ballute" general purpose bombs.ġ,000lb GNU-16 "Paveway II" guided bombs.ġ,000lb MK-83 BLU-110 general purpose bombs.ĥ00lb GBU-12 "Paveway II" laser-guided bombs.īDU-57/58/60 laser-guided training round.Ĥ26-gallon external / jettisonable fuel tanks.Ģ022 Military Pay Scale Army Ranks Navy Ranks Air Force Ranks Alphabet Code DoD Dictionary American War Deaths French Military Victories Vietnam War Casualties However, six optional external pylons will be made available (two of these reserved for AIM-9X Sidewinder support).
F 22 RAPTOR VS F 35 LIGHTNING SERIES
The F-35 series will house all primary armament in an internal weapons bay. Internal loadout rated up to 2,000lb, external mountings rated up to 5,000lb each (collectively 22,000lb of ordnance).ġ x 25mm GAU-12/U internal four-barreled automatic cannon.ġ x 25mm GAU-12/U cannon in an external pod ("missionized gun"). 2 x AIM-9 Sidewinders short-ranged air-to-air missiles (internal side weapons bays).Ħ x AIM-120 AMRAAM medium-ranged air-to-air missiles (Internal ventral weapons bay).Ĥ x AIM-9 Sidewinder short-ranged, air-to-air missiles (External, underwing, outboard).Ģ x AIM-9 Sidewinder short-ranged air-to-air missiles (Internal side weapons bays).Ħ x AIM-120 AMRAAM medium-ranged, air-to-air missiles (Internal ventral weapons bay).Ģ x AIM-120 AMRAAM medium-ranged, air-to-air missiles (Internal ventral weapons bay).Ģ x 1,000lb GBU-32 Joint Direct Munitions (JDAM) (Internal ventral weapons bay).Ĩ x 250lb GBU-39 Small Diameter Bombs (SDBs) (Internal ventral weapons bay) in place of JDAM.Īir-Launched Cruise Missiles (ALCMs) also supported.Ģ x 600 US Gallon external fuel drop tanks underwing, inboard.