• World’s first operational 5th gen jet could become more lethal with stealthy fuel tanks The concept shown in the new model points toward tanks engineered with radar-reducing contours • A newly revealed concept model suggests a major evolution could be in store for the United States’ F-22 Raptor jets • The design hints at how the powerful fighter jet with stealthy external fuel tanks might remain operationally relevant well into the coming decades • The concept was displayed by Lockheed Martin at a recent defense industry event hosted by the Air & Space Forces Association • Informally dubbed “Raptor 2 • 0”, the updated configuration illustrates a blend of aerodynamic refinements, survivability enhancements, and expanded mission systems

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  • World’s first operational 5th gen jet could become more lethal with stealthy fuel tanks The concept shown in the new model points toward tanks engineered with radar-reducing contours. A newly revealed concept model suggests a major evolution could be in store for the United States’ F-22 Raptor jets. The design hints at how the powerful fighter jet with stealthy external fuel tanks might remain operationally relevant well into the coming decades. The concept was displayed by Lockheed Martin at a recent defense industry event hosted by the Air & Space Forces Association. Informally dubbed “Rapto

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