As Air Commander of the Decepticon attack forces and arguably one of their most lethal warriors, Starscream sees himself as a hero on the wrong side. Over the centuries he's come to believe both Optimus and Megatron have lost sight of what is best for the Cybertronian race, and simply pursue their own agendas. Even though he has been loyal to the latter, he disagreed with Megatron's obsession with the AllSpark and decided that, for the greater good of their species, a new leader should emerge.
Starscream views himself as that leader because he believes that the AllSpark can give him the opportunity to both rebuild and rule Cybertron. But while his words are optimistic, his intentions can be untrustworthy. This is probably because Starscream eventually became almost as corrupt as Megatron. However, he prefers subtlety and deception to Megatron's brute force. Now, what may once have been noble goals are buried under layers of self-interest, transforming Starscream into that which he supposedly despised.
Battle vs. F-22A Raptor (by EDMUND456)[]
TBW
Expert's Opinion[]
Starscream had better maneuverability and tactics because he did not require a pilot to operate unlike the Raptor. His sawblade was also a better weapon than the combat knife.