One by One (Editorial)
September 1999
By John T. Correll, Editor in Chief
If you think the arguments against the F-22 sound familiar, you're right.
F-22 Survives a Stealth Attack (Aerospace World News) November 1999
By Robert S. Dudney
If you think the arguments against the F-22 sound familiar, you're right.
Cohen on Airpower January 2000
The Secretary of Defense says the right decision on the F-22 is critical to the future.
Can the Fighter Force Hold Its Edge?
January 2000
By John A. Tirpak
Foreign aircraft and SAMs are already closing in on the USAF fleet.
Jerry Lewis on the F-22 February 2000
By Otto Kreisher
The California Congressman discusses his side of the controversy.
The Indispensable Fighter March 2001
By John A. Tirpak, Senior Editor
Airpower, led by the F-22, can "kick the door down" for the other forces.
The Three Fighters
July 2001
By John A. Tirpak
Fighter modernization has been in the deep freeze for years. Now, three fighters are bidding for money at the same time.
The B-2 Syndrome Rides Again (Editorial) July 2002
By Robert S. Dudney, Editor in Chief
Buying only 180 F-22s makes no sense.
The F-22 On the Line September 2002
By John A. Tirpak
USAF leaders made the case that future success hinged on having sufficient numbers of the world's best air combat machine.
The F/A-22 Gets Back on Track March 2003
By John A. Tirpak
USAF shook up the Raptor program to better meet cost and performance goals and avoid further turbulence.
The F-35 Gets Real March 2004
By Adam J. Hebert
The new triple-purpose fighter experiences growth—and growing pains.
The Raptor Review (Editorial) April 2004
By Robert S. Dudney, Editor in Chief
We can expect to hear a number of plausible-sounding reasons for why it would be OK to decimate the F/A-22 program.
The F/A-22 Force Forms Up April 2004
By John A. Tirpak
USAF’s newest fighter is headed toward operational status, but it must first undergo another review.
The New Air Force Fighter Debate September 2004
By John A. Tirpak
The F/A-22 and F-35 are vital, all agree. Everything else—numbers, types, mix—is up for grabs.
The Raptor as Bomber January 2005
By John A. Tirpak
The FB-22 is a leading candidate to fulfill USAF’s need for an “interim bomber.”
The Fighter Force You Have (Editorial) February 2005
By Robert S. Dudney, Editor in Chief
F/A-22 critics are making at least three basic mistakes.
The F/A-22, in Fire and Flak February 2005
By John A. Tirpak
The Raptor had an excellent year, but budget cutters saw it as a fat target. Now, a new struggle is under way.
Expeditionary Fighter March 2005
By Rebecca Grant
The Air Force says it wants a STOVL F-35. Is it right for today’s combat environment?
The F-35, Ready for Prime Time? June 2005
By Adam J. Hebert, Senior Editor
The services have slashed the fighter’s weight and changed its milestones to get the program back on track.
For Fighters, a Moment of Truth December 2005
By John A. Tirpak
Soon, the Air Force will know whether it will modernize its force or have to accept something less.
Eyes of the Fighter January 2006
By John A. Tirpak
Aircraft targeting pods—Litening, Sniper, LANTIRN—are turning the fighter force into an all-seeing eye.
Meet the New Boss January 2006
Photography by Rick Llinares
F-22 operations at Langley mark a transition away from the F-15 and toward a new heavyweight champ.
The F-22 Is Battle Ready April 2006
By John A. Tirpak, Executive Editor
What’s it like to tangle with a stealthy, far-seeing, heavy-punching fifth generation fighter? The next US enemy will be the first to know.
Struggling for Altitude September 2006
By John A. Tirpak, Executive Editor
The F-35 Lightning II looks like a big winner, but sudden nervousness in Washington could spell big problems.
The Raptor in the Real World February 2007
By John A. Tirpak, Executive Editor
The F-22 Raptor isn’t a novelty anymore. It’s in squadron service, pulling duty around the world.
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