f-22 raptor question???

tom d. friedman · **Posted:** Sat Jul 26, 2008 5:40 pm

with all its weapons stored internally, i've not heard if the raptor slings a 20 mm cannon as well?? any answers??

CAPFlyer · **Posted:** Sat Jul 26, 2008 5:54 pm

Yes, it has a M61A2. It's located in the right wingroot located similar in location to where it is on the F-15s. The muzzle is covered by a door and the gas exhaust vanes are simply hinged panels.

If you ever watch the Military Channel they have footage of a firing test while in a high bank turn on one of their station promotions.

noizeedave · **Posted:** Sat Jul 26, 2008 5:56 pm

hey tom,
ive literally touched all over the raptor, and to tell you the truth never had the thought about a gun, thought the gun fighters were all gone. didnt think the raptor was suppsoe to have guns, and if so never came accross it. all the weapons are defintely stored inside the belly though. ill see thme again in like 3 weeks, ill let you know.

JBrawner · **Posted:** Sat Jul 26, 2008 6:01 pm

you might want to mute it unless you like heavy metal music

http://youtube.com/watch?v=teb4NvBLVWg

CAPFlyer · **Posted:** Sat Jul 26, 2008 6:03 pm

Okay, this is the best image I've been able to find.

http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/ ... 2_comp.jpg

If you look to the right of the letter "J", you will see a dark spot. That is the gas vent for the M61A2. Moving forward, you will see a darkened wedge-shaped panel. This is the muzzle door (I think). The door opens down to clear the firing barrel (which is in the 12-o'clock position on this aircraft).

You can see it somewhat on this picture as well -

http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/ ... 91769b.jpg

Larry Kraus · **Posted:** Sat Jul 26, 2008 6:47 pm

I assume that what looks like a dark gray Stop sign just inboard of the right wing root in this picture is the door for the gun gas exhaust.If that's correct,the gun installation can be seen forward of it.I don't claim to be an expert on F-22's,but my brother works with them at Edwards.

CAPFlyer · **Posted:** Sat Jul 26, 2008 6:52 pm

Larry, you are correct. Nice pic BTW.

tom d. friedman · **Posted:** Sat Jul 26, 2008 7:01 pm

is the gun 20mm or 30mm??

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TWENTY

tom d. friedman · **Posted:** Sat Jul 26, 2008 7:39 pm

thanks for the wicked post pic of the gun!!

Obergrafeter · **Posted:** Sat Jul 26, 2008 7:45 pm

Russ you need one of those twentys for your T-28. Not historically accurate, but who cares its wicked looking. You want me to put in for one for you (non innert of course)? License should be no problem.

CAPFlyer · **Posted:** Sat Jul 26, 2008 9:55 pm

Hey, they come in gun pods ready for mounting even.

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