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| Developer(s) | NovaLogic |
| Publisher(s) | NovaLogic |
| Platform(s) | Microsoft Windows |
| Release | 1996–1999 |
| Genre(s) | Air combat simulation |
| Mode(s) | Single-player, Multiplayer |
F-22 is a series of combat flight simulation video games from NovaLogic for IBM PC compatibles.
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Original release date(s): | Release years by system: 1996—MS-DOS, Windows |
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Original release date(s): | Release years by system: 1997—Windows |
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Original release date(s): | Release years by system: 1999—Windows |
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