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How Many Miles Per Gallon Does An F-22 Raptor Actually Get In Supercruise?
How efficient is an F-22 at Mach 1.5? The Raptor gets just 0.30 MPG in supercruise, but the number tells a bigger story.
A recent analysis from Simple Flying examines fuel efficiency for the F-22 Raptor in supercruise, focusing on miles per gallon. The article notes a figure in the range of roughly 0.30 to 0.37 miles per gallon for the F-22 when flying in supercruise.
For comparison, the piece states that other operational fighters burn more fuel to reach similar speeds, with approximately 0.11 to 0.13 miles per gallon when using an afterburner.
The reported values are presented in miles per gallon and their metric equivalents, indicating the related kilometers per liter for both the F-22 in supercruise and the afterburner scenario.
The material provided does not specify dates, locations, causes, injuries, aircraft details beyond the basic fuel figures, or outcomes beyond the fuel efficiency numbers. It also does not include direct quotes or identify individuals beyond mentioning an author figure in the source context.