It has been designed for a lifespan of 30 years
Source: Federation of American Scientists
The F-22 Raptor aircraft project cost the American Government a pretty penny, wouldn’t you say? So, you can be sure that these military officials wanted to get a bang for their buck. The F-22 Raptor was built with an average lifespan of 30 years and the ability to travel at least 8,000 flight hours.