Current temperature: 27 degrees Celsius, humidity 41%.
"Clear for takeoff!"
Inside the control tower, the atmosphere is relaxed; this isn't a combat mission.
It's just a normal takeoff and landing test, basically not difficult at all.
The already ignited F-22 Raptor jet's vectoring nozzles turn the flame from orange-yellow to azure blue, achieving the ideal combustion efficiency range. The engine power suddenly increases, and the jet starts sliding down the runway with a deafening roar, picking up speed.
150 meters, 300 meters, 400 meters, 600 meters.
The F-22 Raptor jet reaches takeoff speed, and Chen Fei gently pulls the control stick.
800 meters!
The nose lifts lightly, and the landing gear detaches from the ground.
Completely detached from the ground.
1200 meters!
The F-22's actual maximum takeoff distance is 140 meters (in a minimalistic unloaded state; according to Lockheed Martin's theoretical value, it's 240 meters), while the normal takeoff distance is 420 meters.
