[mad_as_he$$]

One F-22 took on FIVE F-15's driven by F-22 qualified pilots. The fight was over before the F-15's even knew he was there. That's very impressive stuff. F-22 may not be able to kill 20 enemy birds but after 4 or 5 most will turn and run. Of course the F-22 can outrun most stuff simply be fuel conservation. Mach 1 without the burners on is very cool $hit.

[Lancer_N3502A]

I saw an interview with the pilot of that "fight". He said it was like clubbing baby seals.

[Hillarys Gate Cult]

I'd still like to see an objective fly off. The way things really work, the F-22 was guaranteed a win. It had to as it's the latest and greatest.

[RightWhale]

The fighter squads in Alaska are being phased out as the F-22s based in Washington come online. The F-22s can get to Alaska intercepts as quickly as having the present wings already in Alaska. Speed plus range plus vastly improved systems make that big a difference.

[Jasper]

"One F-22 took on FIVE F-15's driven by F-22 qualified pilots. The fight was over before the F-15's even knew he was there."

Dug this up on Google.

This per Col. Hecker, 27th Squadron commander:

"This plane is so good, it's an unfair fight," said Lt. Col. Jim Hecker, 27th Squadron commander.

Hecker described a recent practice mission in which two Raptors opposed four F-15s protecting a make-believe surface-to-air missile site. The F-22s flew over the opposing fighters without being seen visually or on radar. They dropped their bombs and then flew back to base. On the way home, they fired simulated missiles at the F-15s, downing all four.

"I like it unfair like that," he said.

click here for article

Very "cool $hit" indeed.

/jasper