The Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor is a fifth-generation stealth fighter aircraft developed for the United States Air Force. It is designed for air superiority, featuring advanced avionics, supercruise capability, and a combination of speed, agility, and stealth. The F-22 can engage multiple targets simultaneously and is equipped with both air-to-air and air-to-ground weaponry. First flown in 1997, the F-22 entered service in 2005 and has since played a crucial role in maintaining air dominance. Its unique design incorporates radar-absorbing materials and a shape that minimizes its radar cross-section, making it difficult for enemy radar systems to detect.