A remarkable video capturing a US fighter jet seemingly activating its cloaking device has left people in awe.
The footage features an F-22 Raptor breaking the sound barrier and creating a vapor cone as a cloaking effect.
Although it was an impressive invention, it was discontinued in 2011.
The Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor is considered to be one of the most sophisticated and cutting-edge fighter jets ever created.
These 'stealth' aircraft were created for the United States Air Force and were discontinued in 2011. However, there are still 180 aircraft used in the Air Force that are expected to be discontinued in 2030.
According to The National Interest, it costs an astonishing $68,000 per hour to operate an F-22.
This substantial cost can be attributed to various factors, including the exceptional performance capabilities of the aircraft.
The F-22 Raptor can reach speeds of up to 1,500 mph, which is approximately 2.2 times the speed of sound. Furthermore, it consumes approximately 5,000 pounds of fuel per hour, further contributing to its high operating expenses.
This occurrence has led some individuals on the internet to draw comparisons to a "cloaking device."
Recently, a captivating video captured by photographer and videographer Mark Fingar surfaced on social media, showcasing the precise moment when an F-22 approaches the sound barrier and becomes enveloped by a vapor cone, rendering it challenging to perceive with the naked eye.
On platform X, one individual amusingly commented, "Mark Fingar captured an F-22 Raptor activating its cloaking device."
Another person drew a comparison to a scene from a Harry Potter movie, highlighting the awe-inspiring nature of the footage.
The formation of vapor cones, such as the one observed in the F-22 Raptor video, occurs due to the presence of condensed water that can develop around an object moving at high speeds through moist air.
When the localized air pressure around an object, such as the F-22 Raptor, decreases, it causes a corresponding drop in temperature.
When the temperature drops below the saturation temperature, which is the point at which a liquid transforms into vapor at a specific saturation pressure, it leads to the emergence of a cloud or vapor cone.
This temperature change can also lead to the formation of a shockwave.
According to Rod Irvine, the chairman of the aerodynamics group at the Royal Aeronautical Society, the appearance of a vapor cone signifies the existence of a shockwave resulting from alterations in pressure and temperature.
