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Raptor Released.

Authors :
Butler, Amy
Source :
Aviation Week & Space Technology. 9/29/2014, Vol. 176 Issue 34, p26-26. 1p.
Publication Year :
2014

Abstract

The article mentions that the Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor twin-engine fighter aircraft has succeeded in its first strike at a fixed ground target on September 23, 2014, which was expected to be a command-and-control facility for the terrorist group Islamic State in Raqqah, Syria. It informs that the strikes were allowed by Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, who allowed the coalition forces to conduct the raids. It mentions that the operation employed Joint Direct Attack Munition for the attack.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00052175
Volume :
176
Issue :
34
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Aviation Week & Space Technology
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
100913400