3. Other Countries are Trying To Keep Up With The F-22s Tech
Development of the F-22 Raptor has forced other countries to catch up to fifth-generation fighter jets. Unlike the F-22, U.S. allies will be able to purchase F-35 Lighting IIs. Countries that oppose U.S. interest, on the other hand, are developing their own fifth-generation jets such as Russia’s Sukhoi PAK FA T-50 and China’s Chengdu J-20. Similar to the F-22, the Sukhoi was crafted for maneuverability & supercruise as well as stealth technology such as sensor fusion. It is also is proving very expensive for Russia to develop. With the J-20, the aircraft visually resembles the F-22. The first flight for the aircraft was in 2011 but is not expected to become active until the 2020s.