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AMCA vs F-35 Lightning II

HAL AMCA combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇳 AMCA
Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-35 Lightning II
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Specifications
AMCA F-35 Lightning II
Origin country 🇮🇳 India 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer HAL Lockheed Martin
First flight -- 15 December 2006
Year introduced -- 2013
Number produced N/A 965 units
Average unit price -- $85 million
Wing area 55.0 m² 43.0 m²
Wingspan 11.1 m 11.0 m
Height 4.5 m 4.4 m
Length 18.0 m 15.6 m
Maximum speed 1912 km/h 1960 km/h
Operational range 3,240 km 2,800 km
Service ceiling 20,000 m 15,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 27,000 kg 27,216 kg
Empty weight 12,000 kg 14,651 kg
Total thrust 0 1 x 19,500 kgf
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Overview

The AMCA and the F-35 Lightning II are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by HAL and Lockheed Martin respectively.

Top speed is 1,912 km/h for the AMCA vs 1,960 km/h for the F-35 Lightning II. The AMCA has an operational range of 3,240 km vs 2,800 km for the F-35 Lightning II. The AMCA operates at altitudes up to 20,000 m compared to 15,000 m for the F-35 Lightning II.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AMCA or F-35 Lightning II?
The F-35 Lightning II is faster with a maximum speed of 1,960 km/h compared to the AMCA's 1,912 km/h, a difference of 48 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AMCA or F-35 Lightning II?
The AMCA has a longer range at 3,240 km compared to the F-35 Lightning II's 2,800 km.
Which can fly higher, the AMCA or F-35 Lightning II?
The AMCA has a higher service ceiling at 20,000 meters (65,616 ft) compared to the F-35 Lightning II's 15,000 meters (49,212 ft).
Which is heavier, the AMCA or F-35 Lightning II?
The F-35 Lightning II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 27,216 kg compared to the AMCA's 27,000 kg.
Which is larger, the AMCA or F-35 Lightning II?
The AMCA is longer at 18.0 meters compared to the F-35 Lightning II's 15.6 meters.