NORTHROP-GRUMMAN YF-22A RAPTOR
REFERENCE INFORMATION

Supercruise: Supercruise is possible on the YF-22A at optimum cruise conditions.

To operate 'supercruise', the aircraft should be in excess of 36,000 feet ASL, and

travelling at between Mach 1.4 and 1.5. This can be maintained easily at

approximately 85% power on both engines without use of afterburners.

 

At optium cruise speed 'supercruise' will display on the 2D panel above the left-

hand Multi Function Display.

 

Thrust Vectoring: To replicate the high angle of attack maneuvering possible with

the YF-22A's thrust vectoring system within Flight Simulator, several adjustments

have been made to the flight model.

 

During high angle of attack maneuvers you may receive 'Stall' warnings,

however the simulated thrust vectoring will ensure you retain control of the

airframe during these times.

For detailed instructions on how to fly this aircraft, see the Aircraft Information
articles in the Learning Center. For standard procedures, see the Checklists tab.  

Total Flight Simulator aircraft weight with full fuel   53,300 lbs


NOTE: To adjust fuel load, on the Aircraft menu, click Fuel and Load.

 

VMO - Maximum Operating Speed 900 KIAS
MMO - Maximum Operating Speed Mach   2.20 Mach
VLO - Maximum Gear Operating Speed   200 KIAS
VLE - Maximum Landing Gear Extension Speed   260 KIAS
Best Glide Speed (both engines inoperative) 160 KIAS

Maximum Flap Placard Speeds

Flaps degrees   

KIAS

10

250

25

200

V1 - Takeoff Decision Speed dry runway
Standard temperature, sea level pressure altitude  
All conditions 110 KIAS

Optimum Cruise Speed 'Supercruise'
All conditions 560 KIAS @ 36,000 ft without afterburner.

VR - Rotation Speed dry runway
Standard temperature, sea level pressure altitude  
All weights 160 KIAS

V2 - Minimum Climb Speed dry runway
Standard temperature, sea level pressure altitude  
All weights 175 KIAS

VREF - Landing Approach Speed flaps 25, gear down
Standard temperature, sea level pressure altitude  
All weights   140 KIAS

NOTE: For explanations of speeds used on this tab, see "V-speeds" in the Learning Center Glossary.