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The F–22 PROGRAM: FACT VERSUS FICTION
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY To “FACTORS FOR DECISIONS”
Everest E. Riccioni
Col. USAF, Ret.
For Project On Government Oversight
August 2000 - 1
THE DREAM — THE FICTION (This FICTION was provided to the Dept of Defense and the Congress by the USAF)
The Advanced Tactical Fighter, cum F-22, was to provide the USAF Air Superiority for the period following 2005.
Primary Mission—To Conduct Offensive Counter-Air Operations deep in Russia:
400 NM Combat Mission—100 NM subsonic cruise to the point of penetration, 300 NM supersonic ingress, substantial aerial combat, and 300 NM supersonic egress, with landing fuel reserves)
To provide 750 Aircraft to replace the aging F–15/F-16 Air Superiority Fleets
To be designed to a Unit Flyaway Cost Limit in 1982 dollars of $35 Million
Fact—An honest USAF Colonel stated in 1986—“Everyone knew it wasn’t a $35M aircraft.” Yet—the Commander of AFSC believed it could be done. (F-22 Study By ANSER, Inc. 24 March, 1988) The Congress and the Commander of ACC believed and expected what they were promised. All six competing contractors dutifully turned in proposals for the Advanced Tactical Fighter that allegedly weighed less than 50,000 lbs & allegedly cost less than $35M. The Fiction (distortion) was maintained throughout the prototype program.)
This cost is comparable to a Unit Program Cost of $50M in year 2000 dollars.
To control cost by conforming to a Weight Limit of 50,000 lbs
(With Cost and Weight comparable to the old F–15, the ATF/F-22 was clearly bargain)
Dominant Characteristics
Very High Stealth
Outstanding Supersonic Cruise Capability
Superlative Performance and Maneuverability
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