Raytheon F3R upgrade delivers longest known F-22 AMRAAM shot

Amraam Eglin

Source: US Air Force

Raytheon’s F3R hardware upgrade has enabled the longest known AIM-120 AMRAAM engagement from a fifth-generation fighter, with late 2024 tests demonstrating significantly extended range capabilities from a US Air Force Lockheed Martin F-22.

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