Raptor Time

**Propane** · 04-22-2011, 02:25 PM

I just noticed that the Iris Simulations F-22 Raptor is available. I had to have it, simply because the F-22 is one of the sexiest planes ever built. A lot of people I know think the JSF (or F-35) is pretty, but in my opinion it's the fatter, bulkier baby sister of the F-22

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So, taking it out for a first spin!

1. Easy takeoff with only 70% N1

2. Climbing to get above those spectacular clouds

3. Almost there...

4. A piece of art, both in form and paintjob

5. Above the clouds with the setting sun as a backdrop

6. REX + F-22 = Picture Perfect

7. On the approach while the sky is set on fire by the setting sun.

Hope you guys enjoy the shots!

**lifejogger** · 04-22-2011, 02:56 PM

Very nice shots and the Raptor looks great.

**kiddingme** · 04-22-2011, 05:51 PM

That's amazing. Iris released a new F-22? So, do the thrust vectoring nozzles move? It didn't on their last model.

**Propane** · 04-22-2011, 06:11 PM

Originally Posted by kiddingme

That's amazing. Iris released a new F-22? So, do the thrust vectoring nozzles move? It didn't on their last model.

Seems to work fine on this one from what I could see during that flight. The price is a bit steep though in my opinion.

**wolf2** · 04-22-2011, 06:17 PM

now yer talkin - looks great! as for the f-35: lol, couldnt have put it better. i bought the first iris raptor years ago and was immediately disappointed. then bought the alphasim raptor and was delighted. hope u feel the same about this one!