Wings Over Houston Saturday 2012
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The F-22's biggest drawback may be the lack of optic or laser targeting, which limits precise ground placement of ordinance. This is a big disadvantage during insurgent warfare which is so prevalent today. The F-22 costs about $20,000 per HOUR to operate, $45K/hour if you include support base and deployment costs. A10's and attack helicopters are better suited for that purpose and with far less monetary risk.
