Lockheed Martin F-22A Raptor 1/100 Die Cast Model - "Spirit of America," 412th Test Wing, USAF, Edwards Air Force Base, California, 1997 (First F-22 unveiled to the public)
Features
- Die cast metal and plastic construction
- Comes with a display stand
- Permanently fixed landing gear
- Accurate paint schemes
In 1997, the Lockheed Martin F-22A Raptor assigned to the 412th Test Wing at Edwards Air Force Base, California, was unveiled to the public as the first example of the Air Force's next-generation air dominance fighter. Designed for unmatched stealth, agility, and situational awareness, the F-22 combined supercruise capability with advanced avionics and sensor fusion. The 412th Test Wing led its developmental flight testing, validating its revolutionary performance. Painted in a distinctive low-visibility gray scheme, this first public F-22 symbolized the dawn of 21st-century air combat and marked a milestone in U.S. airpower as the Raptor prepared to redefine aerial warfare.
