The X-44 MANTA Was a Futuristic Version of Lockheed's F-22 Fighter

Though the design never got off the drawing board, it would have been even stealthier than the F-22 Raptor—and here is why.

Icons of Aviation History: F-22 Raptor

Lockheed Martin X-44 MANTA (Multi-Axis, No-Tail Aircraft): Photos

Renderings of a promising Chinese fighter of the sixth generation

Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor by GeneralTate on DeviantArt

Lockheed Martin F-22A by bagera3005 on DeviantArt

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The reborn X-44 MANTA faces off against the Sixth Generation

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