F-22A Crash Site

November 22nd 2017

Summery : The Lockheed Martin F-22A Raptor is an advanced tactical fighter jet with stealth characteristics. This F-22A (#91-4008) was the eighth airplane of the 9 EMD (Engineering, Manufacturing and Development) test plane. On March 25, 2009, the pilot David Cooley was pulling high-G maneuvers and is suspected of experiencing an event known as an almost g-loc (a partial loss of consciousness) resulting in a loss of situational awareness. In any event, he was unable to pull out of a dive in time, and the plane headed quickly into the ground. He ejected 1.5 seconds before impact, too late for a parachute to deploy.

	Description Manufacturer: Lockheed Martin Aeronautics / Boeing Defense, Space & Security Base model: F-22 Version: A Nickname: Raptor Designation System: U.S. Air Force Designation Period: 1997- Basic role: Stealth air superiority fighter Serial Number: 91-4008 Year built: 1991 Crash Date: 2009/3/25 Cause of Crash: pilot momentarily lost consciousness during a high-G maneuver Fatalities: 1 Specifications Length: 62' 1" 18.92 m Height: 16' 8" 5.08 m Wingspan: 44' 6" 13.56 m Empty Weight: 43,340 lb 19,700 kg Max Takeoff Weight: 83,500 lb 38,000 kg Propulsion No. of Engines: 2 Powerplant: Pratt & Whitney F119-PW-100 turbofans with thrust vectoring in pitch-axis Dry Thrust: 26,000 lbf Thrust with afterburner: 35,000 lbf Performance Max Speed:(at altitude) 1,500 mph 2,410 km/h Mach 2.25 Max Speed:(Supercruise) 1,220 mph 1,960 km/h Mach 1.82 Ceiling: 65,000+ ft 20,000+ m Range:(with 2 external fuel tanks) 1,600+ nmi 1,840+ mi 2,960+ km Number built: 195 (8 EMD test and 187 operational aircraft)
	Other F-22A Link :  Wikipedia Link : Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor

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