f-22 raptor question???

[tom d. friedman]

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

[CAPFlyer]

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.

Last edited by CAPFlyer on Sat Jul 26, 2008 5:56 pm, edited 1 time in total.

[noizeedave]

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]

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

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

[CAPFlyer]

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]

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]

Larry, you are correct. Nice pic BTW.

[tom d. friedman]

is the gun 20mm or 30mm??

[kenlyco]

TWENTY

[tom d. friedman]

thanks for the wicked post pic of the gun!!

[Obergrafeter]

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]

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

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