Ending the F-22 Raptor's Production Was a Very Smart Move, Despite What Fanboys Say

Between 1996 and 2011, a measly 195 Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor Stealth Fighters left the factory floor. If you ask aviation-enthusiasts, lots of them will probably tell you that's nowhere near enough to make a real difference. Some even hail the end of Raptor production as a dark day for the U.S. Air Force. Now, we completely understand why red-blooded Americans especially might be obligated to feel this way. In many ways, the F-22... (continue reading...)