The F-22 Raptor arguably remains one of the most superior ... Aim-120 AMRAAM radar-guided air-to-air missiles in its side weapons bay at the same time, while carrying two AIM-120 AMRAAM and ...

Granted, the F-22 can perform a ground-attack function, and the internal weapons bay can accommodate two 1,000-pound GBU-32 JDAMs, but the natural inclination of the F-22 is pure air superiority.

With the Next-Generation Air Dominance endeavor paused, the Raptor ... the newer F-35 Lightning II. Armament-wise, the F-22 can hold its own. The fighter features three internal weapons bays ...