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F-22 Raptor Has Left Scientists In Complete Awe

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33. Lockheed was prime but Boeing was clutch

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The F-22 was no single contraction. A number of contractors were involved, with main ones being Boeing and Lockheed Martin the mix brought in many advantages. Lockheed contributed to the fuselage, final assembly and weapon units. On the other hand the Boeing brought in the wings, avionic integration aft fuselage and training system.

However, the use of different contractors had hitches such as the hiking of cost and delays.