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 |
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.