A US Air Forces Central Command offical said on Thursday that F-22 "played an integral role in protecting ground forces during and after the multinational strikes against Syrian chemical weapons production facilities on the morning of April 14."
The F-22 is arguably the best stealth jet in the world, despite being introduced more than a decade ago.
Although Russia and China recently put their first stealth fighter jets into combat service, both aircraft have yet to be mass produced and Moscow and Beijing have reportedly had problems with the fifth generation engines.
One could make a case for the F-35 being superior to the F-22, but they are ultimately different kinds of aircraft. The F-35 is more of a bomber and a reconnaissance jet, whereas the F-22 is a stealthier fighter and more maneuverable.
Here's what it can do:
The F-22 is an air dominance, multi-role fighter that was made operational in 2005.
The F-22 was contracted by Boeing and Lockheed Martin, two of the largest defense contractors and political donors in the US.
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It's nearly 17 feet tall, over 62 feet long, and has a wingspan of nearly 45 feet.
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It also weighs 43,340 pounds.
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