![[F-22 Raptor]](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyYCntuxYk3M3IUnyVDZb4eD_hKbxO4vJ2X0AMM3uDC0ilo-H2odEJW2SglOkpSwNvOihqMax4I0a2AJssfEqFnp0P8rjnRcoB9M6iMNofT0o-J_LuVwbv_aO68b2XarXrjS6O/s1600/f22.jpg "''The F-22 is better than any other aircraft in the world at air-to-ground except for the F-35, and the F-35 is better than any other aircraft in the world at air-to-air except for the F-22,'' said Carlisle")
The Air Force is the world's most advanced air and space force and, with the integration of fifth generation aircraft, is gaining new tactical advantages that transcend beyond just stealth into areas such as enhanced maneuverability, multi-role capabilities and fused sensor and avionics systems that can communicate with other weapons systems.That's why it is imperative that U.S. forces continue to develop and begin to use fifth-generation fighters as they transition to the new Pacific-based strategy, according to Lt. Gen. Herbert J. "Hawk" Carlisle, Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations, Plans and Requirements, Headquarters U.S. Air Force.
During the Air Force Association monthly breakfast here Feb. 28, he said fifth-generation fighters, such as the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter and the F-22 Raptor, are critical to maintaining air superiority and global precision attack core competencies.
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