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Thursday, May 17, 2012

Pentagon Places New Restrictions on F-22 Raptor Fleet

[F-22 Raptor]The Lockheed F-22 Raptor is the preeminent air superiority fighter in the United States arsenal. The aircraft has experienced significant issues that have caused hypoxia-like symptoms in some pilots who fly the aircraft.

The hypoxia-like symptoms led to the aircraft being placed on stand down for several months while the cause of the problem (most pointed to the aircraft's onboard oxygen generation system) was investigated.

Defense Secretary Leon Panetta this week ordered the Air Force to stop flying the F-22 in regions where it would be difficult for pilots to land the aircraft if they experience hypoxia-like symptoms.

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