F-22 combat range of 410 miles highlighted as limited
By The BriefBrief
The US Air Force F-22 Raptor’s officially stated combat radius is 410 miles, defined as the distance it can fly on internal fuel and return to base. It argues this limited range could be exploited by China and Russia, which it says field drones and ballistic missiles with longer reach.
WHO:19FortyFive analysis
WHAT:The F-22 Raptor’s combat radius is cited as 410 miles and presented as a vulnerability for potential adversary exploitation.
WHEN:Reported Aug 26, 2026 at 11:02 AM ET
WHERE:USA
WHY:The article highlights the F-22’s limited combat range as a problem because adversaries have drones and ballistic missiles with longer reach.
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