ST. GEORGE –The Thunder Over Utah Air Show has added the United States Air Force F-22 Raptor to its lineup. The Raptor will perform high speed loops, slow speed passes, as well as high speed passes. This aircraft can go from 70 to 700 mph in less than 60 seconds.
The air show will held on March 17-18 at St. George Municipal Airport.
The F-22 Raptor will be accompanying the leading act, the U.S. Navy Blue Angels as another military feature attraction. The F-22 Raptor will perform at less than 20 sites throughout North America this year.
The F-22 Raptor is a single-seat, twin-engine fifth-generation supermaneuverable fighter aircraft that uses stealth technology. It was designed predominantly as an air superiority fighter, but has other capabilities that include ground attack, electronic warfare and signals intelligence roles.
In early 2011, the Raptor was pulled off the air show circuit due to a problem with the onboard oxygen generation system. This show marks the Raptor’s first return since it was taken out of commission.
“Our spectators are in for a real treat with the Raptor. No one will want to miss what this incredible aircraft demonstration does in the air”, said Kevin Walsh, Executive Director of the Thunder Over Utah Air Show. “We are very privileged to be able to bring two such high-profile military demonstrations to the skies of St. George.”
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