The FB-22 Strike Raptor (FB-22 Concept or F/B-22 Concept in previous games) is a conceptual attacker variant of the F-22A Raptor. While the F-22A is capable of anti-ground attack, the FB-22 is designed to enhance that capability with increased stealth and a larger payload.
The FB-22 was introduced in Ace Combat 5: The Unsung War, prior to the real-life design proposal being cancelled. Since then, it only appeared in Ace Combat X: Skies of Deception and Ace Combat: Joint Assault before returning to consoles in Ace Combat Infinity. Its latest appearance is in Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown as part of the Experimental Aircraft Series DLC.
History
The FB-22 has only seen limited use in the Strangereal universe. The Yuktobanian Air Force owned one FB-22 flown by the ace pilot "Proteus," who participated in the attack on November City, Osea. He was shot down by Wardog Squadron.[1]
The Leasath Air Force owned at least half a dozen FB-22s during the Aurelian War. One FB-22 squadron was deployed to Sachana Air Base and later provided reinforcement for Leasath forces at the Kalana Steppes. The FB-22's increased stealth allowed the squadron to remain undetected until they reached the battle area, catching the Aurelian Air Force by surprise. Aurelia's Gryphus Squadron shot down the FB-22s.[2]
Game Analysis
Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown
- "A supersonic stealth fighter based on the F-22 with improved anti-ground capabilities. The new craft has been redesigned with delta wings and a longer fuselage, while keeping the twin high-power engines and stealth body from the original model. A larger wing area now allows for weapons to be mounted beneath the main wings; combined with an expanded weapon bay, this improved fighter now boasts grater heavy bomber capabilities and can endure protracted battles. Its exceptional stealth capabilities and powerful long-range missiles also pose a significant threat to targets beyond visual range, making it a versatile aircraft that can not only suppress ground targets, but can also excel in air defense and acquiring air superiority."
- ― Hangar
How to Unlock:
Acquire the FB-22 Strike Raptor Set (purchase the Experimental Aircraft Series or individual DLC).
Statistics:

Weapons
- GUN x2400 (∞ on Casual -Easy-/Easy/Normal)
- MSL x136 (∞ on Casual -Easy-)
- XSDB x52
- LAAM x28
- SFFS x34
- FLR x3
Part Slots
- BODY: 30
- ARMS: 30
- MISC: 30
Skins
- Osea: Air superiority gray
- Erusea: Avro Vulcan style blue and green camouflage
- Special: Proteus livery from Ace Combat 5: The Unsung War
- Mage: Osea skin with Mage Squadron markings
- Spare: Osea skin with Spare Squadron markings
- Strider: Osea skin with Strider Squadron markings
- Flash: Highly reflective skin with no stealth coating; based off of the F-22A -Flash-
Gallery
Ace Combat Infinity
- "A fighter bomber derived from the F-22.
It features a redesigned airframe to improve the stealth and supercruise abilities featured in the prototype. The main wing is made of a delta wing configuration and to increase air-to-ground attack capabilities, its body has extended to expand its weapon bay. The aircraft has been developed as the successor to other large-scale aircraft to sortie on bombing missions."
- ― Hangar
Lv.
|
Cst
|
Price
|
GUN
|
MSL
|
SOD
|
GPB
|
SFFS
|
SP
|
MO
|
ST
|
AA
|
AG
|
DF
|
1 |
750 |
673,920 |
343 |
132 |
14 |
– |
– |
B |
D |
B+ |
C |
B+ |
D
|
2 |
795 |
63,180 |
377 |
134 |
16 |
– |
– |
B+ |
D+ |
A |
C |
B+ |
D
|
3 |
840 |
105,300 |
411 |
136 |
18 |
– |
– |
B+ |
D+ |
A+ |
C |
A |
D+
|
4 |
885 |
136,890 |
445 |
138 |
20 |
18 |
– |
A |
D+ |
A+ |
C |
A+ |
C
|
5 |
930 |
179,010 |
480 |
140 |
22 |
20 |
– |
A+ |
C |
S |
C+ |
A+ |
C+
|
6 |
975 |
547,560[a] |
514 |
142 |
24 |
22 |
– |
A+ |
C |
S |
C+ |
A+ |
B
|
7 |
1020 |
395,930 |
548 |
144 |
26 |
24 |
30 |
S |
C+ |
S |
C+ |
S |
A
|
8 |
1065 |
551,780 |
583 |
146 |
28 |
26 |
32 |
S |
C+ |
S+ |
C+ |
S |
A+
|
9 |
1110 |
800,280 |
617 |
148 |
29 |
28 |
34 |
S+ |
B |
S+ |
C+ |
S+ |
S
|
10 |
1155 |
1,158,300 |
652 |
150 |
30 |
30 |
36 |
S+ |
B |
S+ |
C+ |
S+ |
S+
|
11 |
1202 |
2,316,600 |
686 |
154 |
31 |
31 |
37 |
S+ |
B+ |
S+ |
B |
S+ |
S+
|
12 |
1249 |
2,063,880 |
720 |
158 |
32 |
32 |
38 |
S+ |
B+ |
S+ |
B |
S+ |
S+
|
13 |
1296 |
3,032,640 |
755 |
162 |
33 |
33 |
39 |
S+ |
A |
S+ |
B |
S+ |
S+
|
14 |
1343 |
4,254,120 |
789 |
166 |
34 |
34 |
40 |
S+ |
A+ |
S+ |
B+ |
S+ |
S++
|
15 |
1390 |
5,180,760 |
824 |
170 |
36 |
36 |
42 |
S++ |
S |
S+ |
B+ |
S+ |
S++
|
16 |
1456 |
7,539,480 |
856 |
172 |
37 |
37 |
43 |
S++ |
S |
S+ |
B+ |
S+ |
S++
|
17 |
1515 |
8,634,600 |
888 |
174 |
38 |
38 |
44 |
S++ |
S |
S++ |
A |
S+ |
S++
|
18 |
1574 |
9,708,660 |
920 |
176 |
39 |
39 |
45 |
S++ |
S |
S++ |
A |
S++ |
S++
|
19 |
1633 |
12,404,340 |
952 |
178 |
40 |
40 |
46 |
S++ |
S+ |
S++ |
A+ |
S++ |
S+++
|
20 |
1692 |
15,626,520 |
984 |
180 |
42 |
42 |
48 |
S++ |
S+ |
S++ |
A+ |
S++ |
S+++
|
- Part Slots
- At Lv.1, this aircraft carried 25 BODY, 25 ARMS, and 25 MISC part slots. See Tuning § Slot Expansion for further information.
- Nicknames
- Upgrading this aircraft to these levels unlocked the respective nicknames for use at any time.
- Lv.3: Deep Strike
- Lv.10: Invisible Strike
- Lv.15: Outsider
- Lv.20: Triangle of Death
Skin Galleries
Ace Combat: Joint Assault
- "This aircraft's delta wing design allows for greater weapons payload."
- ― Hangar
How to Unlock
- Complete mission 9: Spotlight - Alpha in a second playthrough. Costs $34,200.
Statistics

Weapons
Colors
- C01 : Air Superiority Gray Camouflage
- C02 : Ferris Camouflage
- C03 : Mobius Squadron livery
- C04 : Proteus livery from Ace Combat 5
- C05 : Black body with sword, shield and wing motif
- C06 : White body with sword, shield and red wing motif
Gallery
Ace Combat X: Skies of Deception
- "This aircraft's delta wing design allows for greater weapons payload."
- ― Hangar
How to Unlock
- Complete mission 13A: Alect Squadron. Costs 54,300 credits
Statistics

Weapons
Colors
- Aurelia: Air superiority gray
- Leasath: Ferris camouflage
- Special 1: Mobius One camouflage (Without Mobius Insignia and ISAF logos)
- Special 2: "Proteus" livery from Ace Combat 5
Named Pilots
- Orca - Found in Offline. Spawns to the south after mission update if all non-target enemies are destroyed before destroying the last satellite dish.
Gallery
Ace Combat 5: The Unsung War
- "A concept attack aircraft based on the F/A-22. Not as capable in aerial combat, but its improved stealth technology and larger payload enable unprecedented air-to-ground attack capabilities."
- ― Hangar
How to Unlock
- The FB-22 is made available for purchase once the Kill Rate Gauge on the F/A-22A is completely filled. Each FB-22 costs Ƶ24,800.
Statistics
- Speed: 73
- Mobility: 73
- Stability: 89
- Defense: 78
- Air-to-Air: 54
- Air-to-Ground: 99
Weapons
Named Aces
- Proteus: Appears in Journey Home in the southeast during the final part of the mission.
Colors
- OS: Air superiority gray
- RZ: Razgriz black with red tail tips
- SP: Light blue body with dark blue stripes and a yellow trim
Gallery
Razgriz color in the hangar
- ↑ Players could use one Nonstandard Upgrade Request Form instead of credits for the Lv.6 upgrade.
References