Jacko,
the point I was trying to make, and you haven't answered, is what are the comparable development timelines of the two aircraft (Typoon and F22, dont care about JSF) - when did both aircraft commence development and what was the planned in service dates.
THe F22 has fired weapons also, and I have also heard from operators, that it is a great piece of kit. I would suspect you (nor I) are in a realistic position to make a valid comparison between the two airframes, both on development issues and REAL TIME capability.
On JSF, my position is clear; I believe the RAAF fast jet force is going to be wheezing badly around 2010 and the JSF will be nowhere near its planned capability level for many years after that.
I believe the JSF will work well for the USAF as a second tier airframe, for the RAAF as a primary (and only) airframe it will suck royally. They will regret not buying F15E's in the late 90's.