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Why Does the US Export the F-35 Lightning but Not the Older F-22?

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Wes O'Donnell
Feb 01, 2024
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Doesn’t the F-35 incorporate stealth technology that was originally developed for the F-22? Well, yes… and no. Let’s dive into the highly classified world of top-secret fighter aircraft.

US Air Force Maj. Paul Lopez, F-22 Demo Team commander, performs aerial maneuvers July 14, 2019, at the “Mission Over Malmstrom” open house event on Malmstrom Air Force …
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