Does the F-22 have any confirmed kills yet?

Question

^ I just want to know a update cause i haven't kept track on the War in Iraq and wanted to know if it's actually doing something or is it still a showcase plane.

Answer 1

No it hasn't.  Despite assertions from the former CoS of the USAF to the contrary-it's very much an air/air only fighter.  Unless we go back to 2nd generation warfare-it's unlikely to see combat in the foreseeable future.

Answer 2

Not until another nation decides it might as well paint bullseyes on it's planes and let our guys have target practice. It'll be over before the 6 O'Clock news.

Answer 3

The need for this 500Mil a/c still has not been justified. It's a relict of the 80's cold war and is not needed anymore.

Answer 4

As of 07/13/2008.   No

Answer 5

No. The F-22 hasn't achieved a kill in actual combat yet, but it does have dozens in simulated combat excercises which are as realistic as it gets without having to buy new jets and pilots. The F-22 might be used for some patrols and such, but the war in Iraq is over for fighters. It's all air to ground now. You'll have to wait for a new war to see the Raptor do its thing.

Answer 6

There are no opponents to shoot down.  I doubt if the F-22 has been committed to combat yet--it does have a pretty credible air to ground capability.

However, the A-10 is a pretty hard hitter, and it's paid for and has been very effective in Iraq and Afghanistan.  The F-16 has also been effective, as has been the Predator drone.

Right now the F-22 is a very pricey machine.  It will take a while before production has reached a point where the price can come down.

Answer 7

that's classified information.

who are you?..........

Answer 8

There won't be until Iran or some other country over there decides it wants to lose some of its fighter inventory.