The F-22 Raptor Demo Team brings you up close with an exclusive look at each maneuver of the F-22 demonstration. Maj. Josh ‘Cabo’ Gunderson shows the raw thrust of the max vertical takeoff to the the extreme maneuverability of the pedal turn and tail slide (U.S. Air Force video by Lt. Sam Eckholm) | United States Air Force

The Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor is one of the most advanced fighter jets ever built, and its creation takes place inside a tightly controlled, high-security assembly line. Every bolt, panel, and wire is positioned with extreme precision to maintain stealth, speed, and combat dominance. Designed for air superiority, the F-22 combines supersonic cruise, unmatched maneuverability, and radar evasion. Even the smallest construction detail plays a role in ensuring its dominance in modern aerial warfar