New photographs show the U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor carrying shaped external stealth fuel tanks that Lockheed says extend its combat range to about 850 nautical miles. The images also depict blended pylons and two sensor pods, one appearing to carry infrared search-and-track capability.
WHO:Lockheed
WHAT:Photographs depict an F-22 Raptor configuration with shaped external stealth fuel tanks and external sensor pods, including a pod that appears to carry infrared search-and-track.
WHEN:Reported Sep 11, 2026 at 10:04 AM ET
WHERE:USA
WHY:The photographs document the aircraft’s latest configuration and its reported range and sensor capabilities.
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