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The '''F-22 Raptor Demo Team''' is stationed at the home of Air Combat Command at [[Langley AFB]] in Hampton, VA. This team flies the USAF's Lockheed Martin [[F-22 Raptor]] at [[airshow]]s around the globe, performing stunning maneuvers that demonstrate the advanced maneuverability of the F-22. These demonstrations include the power loop, split, and tail slide, as well as a high speed pass and dedication pass. These maneuvers are based on ones designed for combat operations, but are performed at much lower altitudes than most pilots are certified to fly at.
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The '''F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team''' is a [[United States Air Force]] [[List of flight demonstration teams|flight demonstration team]] stationed at the home of [[Air Combat Command]] at [[Langley AFB]] in [[Hampton, Virginia]]. The team flies the USAF's Lockheed Martin [[F-22 Raptor]] at [[airshow]]s around the globe, performing [[Air combat manoeuvring|air maneuvers]] that demonstrate the [[supermaneuverability]] of the F-22. These demonstrations include the power loop, split, and tail slide, as well as a high-speed pass and dedication pass. These maneuvers are based on those designed for combat operations, but are performed at much lower altitudes than most pilots are certified to fly at. The US Air Force approved the demonstration in 2007, replacing Air Combat Command's F-15C demonstration team.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.jble.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/260014/end-of-an-era-f-15-demo-team-transitions-to-f-22-demo-team|title=End of an era: F-15 demo team transitions to F-22 demo team|accessdate=12 April 2023|date=8 December 2006|work=Joint Base Langley-Eustis}}</ref>
The US Air Force approved the demonstration in 2007, replacing Air Combat Command's F-15C demonstration team. The first team commander and pilot was Paul "Max" Moga, who performed the demonstration for the 2007 and 2008 seasons.Major David "Zeke" Skalicky was the teams second pilot, who was followed by Major Henry "Schadow" Schantz.


The current demo pilot and the commander of the demo team for the 2024 air show season is Maj. Samuel "RaZZ" Larson.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.acc.af.mil/News/Article/3242105/f-22-raptor-demo-team-announces-new-pilot-for-2023-air-show-season/|title=F-22 Raptor Demo Team announces new pilot for 2023 air show season|work=Air Combat Command|date=9 December 2022|accessdate=12 April 2023}}</ref>
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==External links==
* [http://www.metacafe.com/watch/560879/2007_airpower_over_hampton_roads_f_22_raptor_demonstration/ Video from Steve's Airshow World of the First Ever F-22 Raptor Demonstration]
* [http://www.acc.af.mil/aerialevents/f22a/index.asp Team's Air Force Website]
* [http://www.acc.af.mil/ Air Combat Command]


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*[http://www.acc.af.mil/aerialevents/f22a/index.asp/ Team's official website]
*[http://www.langley.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123034445/ F-15 era ends]


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* [https://www.jble.af.mil/About-Us/Units/Langley-AFB/F-22-Demo-Team/ Team's official website]


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Latest revision as of 03:42, 13 November 2024

F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team
The U.S. Air Force F-22A Raptor
Active2007–present
Country United States
Branch United States Air Force
RoleAerobatic team
Size2 officers
11 enlisted support personnel
Part ofAir Combat Command
Garrison/HQLangley Air Force Base
Hampton, Virginia
ColorsRed, White and Blue
EquipmentLockheed Martin F-22 Raptor
Websitehttps://www.jble.af.mil/About-Us/Units/Langley-AFB/F-22-Demo-Team/
Commanders
Current
commander		Major Samuel "RaZZ" Larson

The F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team is a United States Air Force flight demonstration team stationed at the home of Air Combat Command at Langley AFB in Hampton, Virginia. The team flies the USAF's Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor at airshows around the globe, performing air maneuvers that demonstrate the supermaneuverability of the F-22. These demonstrations include the power loop, split, and tail slide, as well as a high-speed pass and dedication pass. These maneuvers are based on those designed for combat operations, but are performed at much lower altitudes than most pilots are certified to fly at. The US Air Force approved the demonstration in 2007, replacing Air Combat Command's F-15C demonstration team.[1]

The current demo pilot and the commander of the demo team for the 2024 air show season is Maj. Samuel "RaZZ" Larson.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "End of an era: F-15 demo team transitions to F-22 demo team". Joint Base Langley-Eustis. 8 December 2006. Retrieved 12 April 2023.
  2. ^ "F-22 Raptor Demo Team announces new pilot for 2023 air show season". Air Combat Command. 9 December 2022. Retrieved 12 April 2023.
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