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F-22 Raptor Models & Kits
Choose an F-22 Raptor model by building method, scale and difficulty. Compare Revell, Italeri and Trumpeter plastic model kits in 1:72, 1:48 and 1:144, alongside Airfix QUICKBUILD and larger brick-built projects.
For a different approach, explore Metal Earth kits or a ready-built diecast Raptor. Our short history guide explains the relationship between the YF-22 demonstrator and the F-22A.
Featured build · Revell F-22A Raptor, 1:72
Featured F-22 Raptor models
Three ways to enjoy the Raptor: a traditional 1:72 plastic kit, a compact silver metal build and a finished 1:100 diecast display.
Best for a 1:72 plastic build
Intermediate · Plastic · 1:72
1:72 · 116 parts · 26.4 cm long
Best for a small metal display
Intermediate · Metal
One steel sheet · About 9 cm long · No glue
Best for a ready-built Raptor
Ready-built · Diecast · 1:100
1:100 · Diecast with plastic parts · Stand included
Plastic F-22 scale model kits
Revell, Italeri and Trumpeter cover three different scales with conventional glued plastic kits. All three have Intermediate construction ratings: compare the cockpit, smaller fittings and finishing work as well as the completed size. Paint, adhesive and tools should be checked separately.
Best for a 1:72 plastic build
Intermediate · Plastic · 1:72
1:72 · 116 parts · 26.4 cm long
Revell’s conventional plastic Raptor combines cockpit and undercarriage detail with three weapons bays. Its 116 parts call for planned assembly, careful handling of smaller fittings and painted finishing. The 1:72 model is 26.4 cm long and has an Intermediate construction rating.
Best for a larger scale display
Intermediate · Plastic · 1:48
1:48 · 39.4 cm long · Three decal options
Italeri’s 1:48 Raptor provides a larger canvas for cockpit, intake and airframe finishing. It includes colour instructions and decals for three versions, but no pilot figure. Allow space for its 39.4 cm length and choose the marking option before applying paint.
Best for a compact plastic jet
Intermediate · Plastic · 1:144
1:144 · Glued plastic kit · Paint required
Trumpeter’s small-scale Raptor suits a compact modern-aircraft collection. The smaller airframe saves shelf space, but tiny fittings and paintwork still require patient handling. It has the same Intermediate construction label as the larger plastic examples, rather than an automatic beginner rating.
No-glue F-22 model kits
Choose between Airfix’s straightforward QUICKBUILD, a pre-coloured Metal Earth project and Reobrix’s longer brick build. The assembly methods differ, so no glue does not mean the same difficulty. QUICKBUILD is First Build; the metal and Reobrix options are Intermediate.
Best for a first aircraft build
First Build · Plastic
First Build · Pre-coloured push-fit parts · Stand included
Airfix QUICKBUILD uses interlocking, pre-coloured plastic parts, stickers and a supplied display stand. Assembly needs neither glue nor paint. Its First Build rating suits a newcomer who wants a recognisable Raptor without the preparation and finishing involved in a conventional scale kit.
Best for a coloured metal project
Intermediate · Metal
Three steel sheets · About 14 cm long · No glue
Shape and join three pre-coloured steel sheets to create a larger Metal Earth Raptor than the silver MMS050. It uses folded tabs rather than glue or solder. Protecting the finish and aligning the small connections support its Intermediate construction rating.
Best for a substantial brick build
Intermediate · Plastic
Plastic bricks · No glue or paint · Intermediate
Reobrix’s Raptor uses staged brick-built fuselage and wing assemblies, with cockpit and landing-gear features. It offers a longer construction project than Airfix QUICKBUILD, without glued joints or painted finishing. No numerical scale is verified for this listing.
Choosing an F-22 scale
The current range includes one conventional plastic kit at each of 1:72, 1:48 and 1:144, plus a 1:100 ready-built model. Compare these here rather than treating small or unscaled models as equivalent projects.
| Scale | Subject | What to consider | Catalogue examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1:72 | Traditional plastic F-22A | Revell’s model is 26.4 cm long with an 18.8 cm wingspan. A useful middle ground for shelf space and handling. | Revell 03858 |
| 1:48 | Larger plastic F-22A | Italeri’s 39.4 cm length needs more display space. Larger parts still involve preparation, gluing and painted finishing. | Italeri 2822 |
| 1:144 | Compact plastic F-22A | Small-scale construction reduces display space but can make individual fittings and paintwork more fiddly. | Trumpeter 01317 |
| 1:100 | Ready-built diecast F-22 | A finished display rather than a kit. Check dimensions, finish and stand details instead of a construction rating. | Enaturfly Raptor |
| Not stated | QUICKBUILD, metal and brick models | Compare actual dimensions and building method. Airfix J6005 has no scale; the metal and Reobrix listings have no verified numerical scale here. | Airfix QUICKBUILD / Metal Earth ME1016 / Reobrix 33020 |
How to choose an F-22 model
Start with how you want to build. Airfix QUICKBUILD has a First Build rating and uses pre-coloured push-fit parts. Traditional Revell, Italeri and Trumpeter kits need glue and painting. Metal Earth requires precise bends and tab connections, while Reobrix offers a longer interlocking-brick project. No-glue assembly can still earn an Intermediate rating; our rating guide explains the distinction.
Then check size, finish and supplied options. A 1:48 Raptor takes much more shelf space than a 1:144 example. Compare the clear canopy, undercarriage, weapons-bay options and decal schemes in the exact kit instructions. The silver MMS050 and coloured ME1016 are different metal editions. If you want an aircraft ready for display, the 1:100 diecast model avoids a construction and painting project.
Compare the recommended F-22 models
Compare each recommended model once below. Prices and Buy Now buttons use the same stored offer. Ready-built models have no construction rating, and unscaled products are marked accordingly.
| Model / brand | Format | Scale | Difficulty | Price | Buy now |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revell 03858 F-22A Raptor | Glued plastic kit | 1:72 | Intermediate | £23.74 | |
| Metal Earth MMS050 silver F-22 | Silver etched metal | Not stated | Intermediate | £13.00 | |
| Enaturfly F-22 Raptor display model | Ready-built diecast | 1:100 | Ready-built | £34.99 | |
| Italeri 2822 F-22A Raptor | Glued plastic kit | 1:48 | Intermediate | £27.49 | |
| Trumpeter 01317 F-22A Raptor | Glued plastic kit | 1:144 | Intermediate | £14.39 | |
| Airfix QUICKBUILD J6005 F-22 | Pre-coloured push-fit kit | Not stated | First Build | £12.35 | |
| Metal Earth ME1016 coloured F-22 | Pre-coloured etched metal | Not stated | Intermediate | £25.37 | |
| Reobrix 33020 F-22 Raptor | Interlocking brick kit | Not stated | Intermediate | £67.99 |
F-22 Raptor history and designations
The Raptor grew out of the US Air Force’s Advanced Tactical Fighter programme. The YF-22 and YF-23 demonstrators first flew in 1990, with the YF-22 selected in 1991. The first engineering-development F-22 flew in 1997, and the aircraft reached initial operational capability in December 2005. The US Air Force’s F-22 fact sheet sets out that development sequence.
The F-22A combines a single-seat cockpit, twin engines, internal weapons bays and a distinctive angular airframe. Those features make the canopy, intakes, exhausts and bay doors useful details to compare in model kits. The National Museum of the US Air Force explains the aircraft’s air-dominance role and development.
YF-22, F/A-22 and F-22A: what do the names mean?
These designations trace the programme’s development. For a specific aircraft, compare the kit’s designation, airframe details and supplied markings.
| Designation | What it identifies | What to check | Catalogue examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| YF-22 | The earlier demonstrator | It preceded the engineering-development and operational F-22. Do not assume a production F-22A kit represents the same airframe. | No dedicated YF-22 recommendation here. |
| F/A-22 | A temporary designation | The aircraft was briefly called F/A-22 before being designated F-22A in December 2005. A different label does not by itself indicate a separate production variant. | Check the exact kit’s instructions and markings. |
| F-22A Raptor | The production fighter subject | Conventional scale kits identify the F-22A; simpler push-fit and brick kits may use the shorter F-22 name. | Revell F-22A / Italeri F-22A / Trumpeter F-22A |
Browse all F-22 Raptor models
Browse current F-22 kits and ready-built models, including the QUICKBUILD Raptor and Apache pair. Use the Intermediate, No glue and Plastic filters to narrow the range. Smaller groups remain in All F-22 models, with numbered pages available as the catalogue grows.
Airfix QUICKBUILD J6005 F-22 Raptor Model Kit
Italeri 2822 F-22A Raptor 1:48 Model Kit
Reobrix F-22 Raptor Brick Model Kit 33020
F-22 Raptor model FAQs
Which F-22 model is suitable for a first build?
The Airfix QUICKBUILD J6005 has a First Build rating. Its pre-coloured parts push together without glue or paint, and a display stand is included. It has no stated scale. Traditional plastic kits use a different process involving glued assembly and finishing.
Should I choose a 1:72, 1:48 or 1:144 F-22?
Choose for display space and the kind of work you enjoy. Revell’s 1:72 kit is 26.4 cm long, while Italeri’s 1:48 kit is 39.4 cm long. Trumpeter’s 1:144 version is a smaller display, but its fittings still need careful handling. All three are rated Intermediate.
Do Metal Earth F-22 kits need glue or paint?
The silver MMS050 and coloured ME1016 use folded metal tabs rather than glue or solder, and neither requires painting. They are separate editions: the silver kit uses one sheet and is about 9 cm long, while the coloured kit uses three sheets and is about 14 cm long.
Is the ready-built F-22 a model kit?
The Enaturfly 1:100 Raptor is a finished diecast display model with plastic parts and an included stand. It does not have a construction difficulty rating. Check the supplied finish and dimensions if you are matching it to an existing collection.
Is the F-22A the same aircraft as the YF-22?
The YF-22 was the earlier demonstrator selected during the Advanced Tactical Fighter competition. The F-22A is the production fighter designation. A production F-22A kit should not be assumed to depict the demonstrator simply by changing its markings.
Does no glue mean an easy F-22 build?
No. Airfix QUICKBUILD is rated First Build, while Metal Earth’s coloured F-22 and Reobrix 33020 are Intermediate. Precise metal folds or a longer sequence of brick subassemblies can require patience even when adhesive and paint are unnecessary.
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