Product Description Finely detailed 1/48 scale assembly model kit of the Lockheed Martin/Boeing F-22 Raptor/ a fifth-generation fighter aircraft (sometimes referred to as generation-five or "gen 5" fighter) currently in squadron service with the United States Air Force. As of 2009/ the Raptor is the only known fifth-generation fighter deployed for active service by any nation in the world. The Raptor is a highly advanced air-superiority fighter aircraft that encapsulates the latest in aircraft design technologies that include stealth/ supercruise/ thrust-vectoring/ and the highly advanced AESA radar system/ just to name a few. As a fighter aircraft/ the Raptor is capable of out maneuvering any generation-four fighter aircrafts in service today and thus seizing complete control of enemy air space. In addition/ the Raptor is also a versatile platform that can perform a variety of ground attack and electronic warfare missions. The Raptor is considered by many the single greatest fighter aircraft ever produced to date/ and until the Raptor encounters another gen-5 fighter sometimes in the future/ it will remained a dominant force in the skies over present and future combat theaters for the U.S. Air Force. This beautifully detailed big 1/48 scale assembly model kit of the F-22 by Academy features: Optional open or closed weapons bay. Latest air-to-air & air-to-surface missiles included. 'Cartograf' premium quality decal included.   The definitive 1/48 scale F-22 Latest air-to-air and air-to-surface weapons included Stealth fuselage has all the contours of the "real" aircraft Weapons bay can be displayed either open or closed Incredibly detailed premium Cartograph (of Italy) decal sheet