F-22 makes first AIM-120 missile shot

A successful first launch of an inert AIM-120 AMRAAM from an F-22 test aircraft on Tuesday completed another milestone mandated by Congress before money can be released for initial production of the new air superiority fighter. The air-to-air missile was launched in wings-level flight at Mach 0.9...

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