The F-22's cockpit is off-limits and highly classified - but here are 11 glimpses inside the Raptor
Entering service in 2005, the F-22 had one of the first "all-glass" cockpits, which means it has digital displays and instruments.
It was also the first aircraft to be compatible with night vision goggles.
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The F-22 is fitted with a hands-on throttle and stick control system, allowing the pilot to operate the Raptor without taking his hands off the controls.
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The Raptor is equipped with a Head-Up Display (the round green monitor to the left of the pilot's face), which acts as the pilot's main flight instrument.
Below the HUD is an Integrated Control Panel, which the pilot uses to manually put in information regarding communication, navigation and autopilot.
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And this pilot seems thrilled to get to see what most haven't.
In all, there are six liquid crystal displays in the cockpit that can even be seen in direct sunlight.
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The largest display is an 8-inch by 8-inch tactical screen that provides information tracking and threat identification. Two smaller screens also provide communication, identification, navigation and flight information.
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The other three screens display information about air and ground threats and stores management data.
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Lastly, check out the short cockpit video below, although the camera is facing backwards.
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