F-22 Raptor

This title explores the development and use of the F-22 Raptor. Readers will follow the history of this stealth fighter aircraft, and learn about its military and performance specifications. Features such as its BAE Systems, radar-warning receiver, Infra-Red and Ultra-Violet Missile Approach warning systems, and radar are covered. Readers will learn about the weapon systems including compressed-carriage medium and short-range missiles. The F-22's dual afterburning Pratt & Whitney F119-PW-100 turbofan engines are covered, as are the achievements and future of this important aircraft.

Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

A&D Xtreme is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO. Reviewed In this series, readers take to the skies with the Unites States's greatest military aircraft. Attack aircraft, gunships, bombers, jet fighters, and attack/utility helicopters are featured in large, full-color photographs. Reluctant readers will be drawn in by short, easy-to-read bursts of information that explain the history, capabilities, and technology of these awesome air machines.



Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.



A&D Xtreme is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.