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F/A-22 Datalink Demonstrated
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 The F/A-22 intraflight datalink was successfully demonstrated for the first time last December. During the four-hour flight from Edwards AFB, California, two F/A-22 pilots flying Raptors 05 and 06 demonstrated the basic functionality of the datalink, which can broadcast and receive both voice transmissions and data. The datalink is essentially an encrypted radio and wireless communications modem that allows Raptor pilots to share information without being overheard by potential enemies. The datalink allows formations of Raptor pilots to share information provided by each other’s onboard and off-board sensors, including target tracking information provided by the F/A-22’s APG-77 radar. |
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