So The Raptor is not based on a Dinosaur...

[CoronaRaptor]

Wow, really? Damn am I anxious to get mine!!
Sometime by Friday hopefully...

I've only seen the code orange in person, it's an amazing looking machine. I want to see AMB one day hopefully.

 

[4wheelinAZ]

I've only seen the code orange in person, it's an amazing looking machine. I want to see AMB one day hopefully.

Cmon down to Phx. I’ll show you mine

 

[Nex]

Cmon down to Phx. I’ll show you mine

Giggity?


The Mustang was named after the P51. So it wouldn't surprise me if the Raptor was named after the F22, but I doubt it.

 

[4wheelinAZ]

Giggity?


The Mustang was named after the P51. So it would surprise me if the Raptor was named after the F22, but I doubt it.

I see you got my humor! Lmao

 

[AutoXRacer]

Giggity?


The Mustang was named after the P51. So it wouldn't surprise me if the Raptor was named after the F22, but I doubt it.

What confuses me is that I assumed the Gen I was based off the Raptor dinosaur due to the Raptor graphics.... they looked like they were clawed...

 

[Nex]

I am not sure as to the Gen 1, maybe just the Gen 3 took design ques from the F22. Would need to talk with the original design crew of the Gen 1. The F22 first flight was in 1997, so it's possible.

 

[Raptorial]

What confuses me is that I assumed the Gen I was based off the Raptor dinosaur due to the Raptor graphics.... they looked like they were clawed...

Because it was. A mustang being named after a plane doesn't mean their entire product line was

I think at one time there was actually a mustang named after a reptile. The name escapes me now ....

 

[Badgertits]

So the Raptor is not based on a dinosaur.... Its based on the F-22 fighter plane!!

Sorry if this has been posted previously... Just found out about it now.

Which is named after a dinosaur ;-)

 

[CoronaRaptor]

The Ford Raptor is named after a Dinosaur, how many planes roamed the desert? C'mon guys, get your head out of the sky!

 

[melvimbe]

Giggity?


The Mustang was named after the P51. So it wouldn't surprise me if the Raptor was named after the F22, but I doubt it.

Is that why the galloping horse is the Mustang logo? I wouldn't be surprised if Ford wants to evoke the imagery of both as they choose.

It's also possible Ford wants to distance Raptor from the dinosaur image because of the TRX. But probably just mix things up a bit. Or perhaps with the plan to role out Raptor versions of Bronco, Ranger, etc, it makes more sense to move away from dino to plan. Because a fighter jet horse makes more sense than a dinosaur horse....I guess.

Which is named after a dinosaur ;-)

It all goes back to the dinosaurs.