The F-22, by the time it comes out in full force, will not be as invincible as it is now. By the time it has actually entered service, radar (yes, even the Russian kind) will be significantly more advanced and air defense missiles will have significantly increased range. By that time, the F-22s stealthiness and "shoot the enemy before he can see you" concept will still provide an advantage, but not as much as if it were put into service right now. The point is, by the time it is actually in US service, radar, missile, and air defense technology will have advanced to the point where they will have a pretty good chance of shooting down stealth aircraft. |