FB-22 Strike Raptor

The FB-22 Strike Raptor (FB-22 Concept or F/B-22 Concept in previous games) is a conceptual attacker variant of the F-22A Raptor. While the F-22A is capable of anti-ground attack, the FB-22 is designed to enhance that capability with increased stealth and a larger payload.

The FB-22 was introduced in Ace Combat 5: The Unsung War, prior to the real-life design proposal being cancelled. Since then, it only appeared in Ace Combat X: Skies of Deception and Ace Combat: Joint Assault before returning to consoles in Ace Combat Infinity. Its latest appearance is in Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown as part of the Experimental Aircraft Series DLC.

History[]

The FB-22 has only seen limited use in the Strangereal universe. The Yuktobanian Air Force owned one FB-22 flown by the ace pilot "Proteus," who participated in the attack on November City, Osea. He was shot down by Wardog Squadron.^[1]

The Leasath Air Force owned at least half a dozen FB-22s during the Aurelian War. One FB-22 squadron was deployed to Sachana Air Base and later provided reinforcement for Leasath forces at the Kalana Steppes. The FB-22's increased stealth allowed the squadron to remain undetected until they reached the battle area, catching the Aurelian Air Force by surprise. Aurelia's Gryphus Squadron shot down the FB-22s.^[2]

Game Analysis[]

Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown[]

"A supersonic stealth fighter based on the F-22 with improved anti-ground capabilities. The new craft has been redesigned with delta wings and a longer fuselage, while keeping the twin high-power engines and stealth body from the original model. A larger wing area now allows for weapons to be mounted beneath the main wings; combined with an expanded weapon bay, this improved fighter now boasts grater heavy bomber capabilities and can endure protracted battles. Its exceptional stealth capabilities and powerful long-range missiles also pose a significant threat to targets beyond visual range, making it a versatile aircraft that can not only suppress ground targets, but can also excel in air defense and acquiring air superiority."

― Hangar

How to Unlock: Acquire the FB-22 Strike Raptor Set (purchase the Experimental Aircraft Series or individual DLC).

Statistics:

Weapons

GUN x2400 ( $\infty$ on Casual -Easy-/Easy/Normal)
MSL x136 ( $\infty$ on Casual -Easy-)
XSDB x52
LAAM x28
SFFS x34
FLR x3

Part Slots

BODY: 30

ARMS: 30

MISC: 30

Skins

Osea: Air superiority gray
Erusea: Blue and green camouflage
Special: Proteus livery from Ace Combat 5: The Unsung War
Mage: Osea skin with Mage Squadron markings
Spare: Osea skin with Spare Squadron markings
Strider: Osea skin with Strider Squadron markings
Flash: Highly reflective skin with no stealth coating; based off of the F-22A -Flash-

Gallery

Flash
Flash
Skin 02
Hangar view of Skin 01
Hangar view of Skin 02
Hangar view of Skin 03
Hangar view of Skin 04
Hangar view of Skin 05
Hangar view of Skin 06
Hangar view of Skin 07
Cockpit
Instruments

Ace Combat Infinity[]

"A fighter bomber derived from the F-22.
It features a redesigned airframe to improve the stealth and supercruise abilities featured in the prototype. The main wing is made of a delta wing configuration and to increase air-to-ground attack capabilities, its body has extended to expand its weapon bay. The aircraft has been developed as the successor to other large-scale aircraft to sortie on bombing missions."

― Hangar

Lv.	Cst	Price	GUN	MSL	SOD	GPB	SFFS	SP	MO	ST	AA	AG	DF
1	750	673,920	343	132	14	–	–	B	D	B+	C	B+	D
2	795	63,180	377	134	16	–	–	B+	D+	A	C	B+	D
3	840	105,300	411	136	18	–	–	B+	D+	A+	C	A	D+
4	885	136,890	445	138	20	18	–	A	D+	A+	C	A+	C
5	930	179,010	480	140	22	20	–	A+	C	S	C+	A+	C+
6	975	547,560^[a]	514	142	24	22	–	A+	C	S	C+	A+	B
7	1020	395,930	548	144	26	24	30	S	C+	S	C+	S	A
8	1065	551,780	583	146	28	26	32	S	C+	S+	C+	S	A+
9	1110	800,280	617	148	29	28	34	S+	B	S+	C+	S+	S
10	1155	1,158,300	652	150	30	30	36	S+	B	S+	C+	S+	S+
11	1202	2,316,600	686	154	31	31	37	S+	B+	S+	B	S+	S+
12	1249	2,063,880	720	158	32	32	38	S+	B+	S+	B	S+	S+
13	1296	3,032,640	755	162	33	33	39	S+	A	S+	B	S+	S+
14	1343	4,254,120	789	166	34	34	40	S+	A+	S+	B+	S+	S++
15	1390	5,180,760	824	170	36	36	42	S++	S	S+	B+	S+	S++
16	1456	7,539,480	856	172	37	37	43	S++	S	S+	B+	S+	S++
17	1515	8,634,600	888	174	38	38	44	S++	S	S++	A	S+	S++
18	1574	9,708,660	920	176	39	39	45	S++	S	S++	A	S++	S++
19	1633	12,404,340	952	178	40	40	46	S++	S+	S++	A+	S++	S+++
20	1692	15,626,520	984	180	42	42	48	S++	S+	S++	A+	S++	S+++

Part Slots: At Lv.1, this aircraft carried 25 BODY, 25 ARMS, and 25 MISC part slots. See Tuning § Slot Expansion for further information.

Nicknames: Upgrading this aircraft to these levels unlocked the respective nicknames for use at any time.

Lv.3: Deep Strike
Lv.10: Invisible Strike
Lv.15: Outsider
Lv.20: Triangle of Death

Skin Galleries

Description

Air superiority gray

Gallery

Description

"Proteus" paint scheme from Ace Combat 5: The Unsung War

Availability

Limited-Time Drop (November 4–30, 2015)
Purchase from the Special Supply catalogue for 100 (June 16, 2016–permanent)

Gallery

Banner advertising Event Skin #01 and the Rafale M -Cocoon-
Flyby
Flyby
Hangar view

Ace Combat: Joint Assault[]

"This aircraft's delta wing design allows for greater weapons payload."

― Hangar

How to Unlock

Complete mission 9: Spotlight - Alpha in a second playthrough. Costs $34,200.

Statistics

Weapons

STDM x192
HACM x128
LGWM x256
HVWM x64
XAGM x 40
SOD x 27
QAAM x 23
BDSP x 32

Colors

C01 : Air Superiority Gray Camouflage
C02 : Ferris Camouflage
C03 : Mobius Squadron livery
C04 : Proteus livery from Ace Combat 5
C05 : Black body with sword, shield and wing motif
C06 : White body with sword, shield and red wing motif

Gallery

Color 1
Color 2
Color 3
Color 4
Color 5
Color 6

Ace Combat X: Skies of Deception[]

"This aircraft's delta wing design allows for greater weapons payload."

― Hangar

How to Unlock

Complete mission 13A: Alect Squadron. Costs 54,300 credits

Statistics

Weapons

MSSL x82
SOD x16
XAGM x16
BDSP x12

Colors

Aurelia: Air superiority gray
Leasath: Ferris camouflage
Special 1: Mobius One camouflage (Without Mobius Insignia and ISAF logos)
Special 2: "Proteus" livery from Ace Combat 5

Named Pilots

Orca - Found in Offline. Spawns to the south after mission update if all non-target enemies are destroyed before destroying the last satellite dish.

Gallery

Underside
Orca
Aurelia color
Leasath color
Special 1 color
Special 2 color

Ace Combat 5: The Unsung War[]

"A concept attack aircraft based on the F/A-22. Not as capable in aerial combat, but its improved stealth technology and larger payload enable unprecedented air-to-ground attack capabilities."

― Hangar

How to Unlock

The FB-22 is made available for purchase once the Kill Rate Gauge on the F/A-22A is completely filled. Each FB-22 costs Ƶ24,800.

Statistics