According to Red Flag results, F22s are extremely effective (e.g. [1]). In fact, even if you take an article that "criticize" F22 (like [2]) and pay an attentio

According to Red Flag results, F22s are extremely effective (e.g. [1]). In fact, even if you take an article that "criticize" F22 (like [2]) and pay an attention to what article really says, it's like "okay-okay, it's the best, BUT YOU KNOW IT CAN SUCK SOMETIMES". I understand the appeal of blaming govt on excessive spending. Being Russian, I can't agree more (our govt is way worse). However, I believe that blind and self-righteous critique like "it can't get off the ground" is destructive. [1]: http://manglermuldoon.blogspot.ru/2012/09/red-flag-2012-did-raptor-seriously-just.html http://manglermuldoon.blogspot.ru/2012/09/red-flag-2012-did-... [2]: http://www.businessinsider.com/f-22-wont-win-a-dogfight-thrust-vectoring-raptor-typhoon-eurofighter-2013-2 http://www.businessinsider.com/f-22-wont-win-a-dogfight-thru...