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The F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team is a United States Air Force flight demonstration team stationed at the home of Air Combat Command at Langley AFB in Hampton, Virginia. The team flies the USAF's Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor at airshows around the globe, performing air maneuvers that demonstrate the supermaneuverability of the F-22. These demonstrations include the power loop, split, and tail slide, as well as a high-speed pass and dedication pass. These maneuvers are based on those designed for combat operations, but are performed at much lower altitudes than most pilots are certified to fly at. The US Air Force approved the demonstration in 2007, replacing Air Combat Command's F-15C demonstration team.[1]
| F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team | |
|---|---|
 The U.S. Air Force F-22A Raptor | |
| Active | 2007–present |
| Country |  United States |
| Branch |  United States Air Force |
| Role | Aerobatic team |
| Size | 2 officers 11 enlisted support personnel |
| Part of | Air Combat Command |
| Garrison/HQ | Langley Air Force Base Hampton, Virginia |
| Colors | Red, White and Blue |
| Equipment | Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor |
| Website | https://www.jble.af.mil/About-Us/Units/Langley-AFB/F-22-Demo-Team/ |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Major Samuel "RaZZ" Larson |
The current demo pilot and the commander of the demo team for the 2024 air show season is Maj. Samuel "RaZZ" Larson.[2]
References
edit- ^ "End of an era: F-15 demo team transitions to F-22 demo team". Joint Base Langley-Eustis. 8 December 2006. Retrieved 12 April 2023.
- ^ "F-22 Raptor Demo Team announces new pilot for 2023 air show season". Air Combat Command. 9 December 2022. Retrieved 12 April 2023.
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