This text traces the history of the advanced tactical fighter (AFT) programme and the evolution of the AFT requirements from the beginning of the programme through to the start of the engineering and manufacturing development.

This authoritative book takes you through the acquisition, development, and design process for the U.S. Air Forces 21st-century air dominance fighterthe F-22 Raptor. The authors have been intimately involved in the acquisition and development of the advanced tactical fighter (ATF) program from its inception. This book traces the history of the ATF program and the evolution of the ATF requirements from the beginning of the program through the start of the engineering and manufacturing development.