I'm wrong. They've increased it to about 200 aircraft now. The real number is supposed to be 191. I think we may get more - published on Dec 13th (20 more means 203 units - but we need more):
A Push for More F-22s: Reportedly a determined group of lawmakers are writing to Defense Secretary Robert Gates to press the case for continued production of the new F-22 stealth fighter. Among them are Sen. Saxby Chambliss (R-Ga.), Sen. John Cornyn (R-Tex.), Rep. Kay Granger (R-Tex.), and Rep. Chet Edwards (D-Tex.). Chambliss already
has asked the Pentagon to release three independent studies that apparently show the Air Force should have more than the 183 Raptors currently approved. The 2008 defense spending bill includes a provision for
20 more fighters but provides no additional money. According to Dave Montgomery of the
Fort Worth Star-Telegram, more than
50 lawmakers have signed the letter and more may join in before the group dispatches the letter this week.
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http://dailyreport.afa.org/AFA/Repor...030raptors.htm
PS. The Air Force is pushing for 380 planes.