F-22 Fighter Wing Nears Completion at Boeing

Final assembly of wings for the first F-22 air superiority fighter has begun at Boeing's Seattle facilities. Each of the primarily titanium and composite wings has an 18-ft.-long leading edge and will weigh about 2,000 lb. Initial delivery to partner Lockheed Martin, Marietta, Ga., is scheduled for...

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