I watched the F-22 Raptor pull off one of the most insane aerial maneuvers I’ve ever seen – a full power loop using vectored thrust that looked like a backflip in mid-air. In this video from ...

Due to its extreme maneuverability, superior thrust-to-weight ratio, and stealthiness, the F-22 is able to come out on top in ...

However, the U.S. F-22 Raptor is a force to be reckoned with, and the scene in "Top Gun: Maverick" would've played out much differently if you were to swap the old F-14 for a cutting-edge Raptor.