FB-22
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The FB-22 is a proposed United States Air Force (USAF) bomber aircraft, derived from the F-22 Raptor and intended to replace the F-15E. It would precede a next-generation strike aircraft entering service after 2037. Former Secretary of the Air Force James Roche is said to be one of its strongest proponents.
The FB-22 differs from the original F-22 design significantly. A lengthened fuselage provides greater fuel capacity and a much larger internal weapons bay, better suiting long range attack missions. The elongated delta wing and deletion of tailplanes coupled with a possible change to the General Electric/Rolls-Royce F136 engines would allow for a higher top-speed, sacrificing some maneuverability for better bombing performance. Unlike the similar-looking X-44 MANTA, the FB-22 would rely on wing control surfaces and would likely have fixed engine nozzles.
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See also
B-1R - Competing designX-44 Manta - experimental aircraft of similar design (delta-winged F-22)
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