Lockheed offered the Navy navalized models from the basic F-22A, at least twice. The first program was called Naval Advanced Technology Fighter (NATF). I believe I read that the F-22 airframe was to be reinforced. aerospaceweb.org
If I’m not mistaken, the F-22 frame can’t handle carrier requirements.
Lockheed offered the Navy navalized models from the basic F-22A, at least twice. The first program was called Naval Advanced Technology Fighter (NATF). I believe I read that the F-22 airframe was to be reinforced. aerospaceweb.org