Flying F-22s is extremely expensive with an average flight hour cost of about $60K to repair stealth coating. This is a major contributor to its fairly abysmal mission capable rate of around 50%.

These Images Of An F-22 Raptor's Crumbling Radar Absorbent Skin Are Fascinating

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The photos are a reminder of just how much work goes into keeping the F-22's skin ready for combat and the amazing science behind its stealthy design.

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Flying F-22s is extremely expensive with an average flight hour cost of about $60K to repair stealth coating. This is a major contributor to its fairly abysmal mission capable rate of around 50%.plus-square

Flying F-22s is extremely expensive with an average flight hour cost of about $60K to repair stealth coating. This is a major contributor to its fairly abysmal mission capable rate of around 50%.plus-square

These Images Of An F-22 Raptor's Crumbling Radar Absorbent Skin Are Fascinating

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Flying F-22s is extremely expensive with an average flight hour cost of about $60K to repair stealth coating. This is a major contributor to its fairly abysmal mission capable rate of around 50%.

Flying F-22s is extremely expensive with an average flight hour cost of about $60K to repair stealth coating. This is a major contributor to its fairly abysmal mission capable rate of around 50%.