F-22 Fires Longest Known AIM-120 AMRAAM Shot in History

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The AIM-120 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missile (AMRAAM), the backbone of Western beyond-visual-range air combat for more than three decades, has achieved its longest known shot to date. RTX’s Raytheon confirmed on Sept. 16, 2025, after receiving approval from the U.S. Air Force, that an F-22 Raptor successfully executed the record-breaking test in late 2024.

F-22 Fires Longest Known AIM-120 AMRAAM Shot in History

Recently disclosed tests with the F-22 set a new record for the AIM-120 AMRAAM in 2024, part of the form, fit, function refresh (F3R) development effort.

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