F-22 Raptor Aircraft Program

Bolkcom, Christopher

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.

关键词: Weapons systems;    Fighter aircraft;   

RP-ID  :  IB87111
RP-ID  :  IB87111 2002-09-11

美国|英语

来源: UNT Digital Library

【 摘 要 】

This report discusses the background information, analysis and the recent developments in the F-22 Raptor Aircraft Program. The F-22 program raises questions about its cost and the need for this aircraft, the capabilities it would have, and the number of these planes needed to meet military requirements. The F-22 has had strong congressional support, although some have criticized the program on grounds of cost, requirements, and coordination with other tactical aircraft programs. Deletion of procurement funds in the FY2000 defense appropriation bill passed by the House made the future of the program a major issue for House and Senate conferees in 1999.