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Calidus B250 vs F-35 Lightning II

Calidus B250 vs F-35 Lightning II at a glance — top speed 557 vs 1,960 km/h, range 2,400 vs 2,800 km, built 2 vs 965 units.

Calidus B250 combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇹🇷 Calidus B250
Specifications
Calidus B250 F-35 Lightning II
Origin country 🇹🇷 Turkey 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Calidus Lockheed Martin
First flight 1 July 2017 15 December 2006
Year introduced 2018 2013
Number produced 2 units 965 units
Average unit price $25 million $85 million
Wing area -- m² 43.0 m²
Wingspan 12.1 m 11.0 m
Height -- m 4.4 m
Length -- m 15.6 m
Maximum speed 557 km/h 1960 km/h
Operational range 2,400 km 2,800 km
Service ceiling 9,000 m 15,000 m
Max. takeoff weight -- kg 27,216 kg
Empty weight -- kg 14,651 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,193 kW 1 x 19,500 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Calidus B250 or F-35 Lightning II?
The F-35 Lightning II is faster with a maximum speed of 1,960 km/h compared to the Calidus B250's 557 km/h, a difference of 1,403 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Calidus B250 or F-35 Lightning II?
The F-35 Lightning II has a longer range at 2,800 km compared to the Calidus B250's 2,400 km.
Which can fly higher, the Calidus B250 or F-35 Lightning II?
The F-35 Lightning II has a higher service ceiling at 15,000 meters (49,212 ft) compared to the Calidus B250's 9,000 meters (29,527 ft).
Which is heavier, the Calidus B250 or F-35 Lightning II?
The F-35 Lightning II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 27,216 kg compared to the Calidus B250's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the Calidus B250 or F-35 Lightning II?
The F-35 Lightning II is longer at 15.6 meters compared to the Calidus B250's 0.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Calidus B250 or F-35 Lightning II?
The F-35 Lightning II is more expensive at approximately $85 million per unit compared to the Calidus B250 at $25 million.
Which entered service first, the Calidus B250 or F-35 Lightning II?
The F-35 Lightning II entered service first in 2013, 5 years before the Calidus B250 which entered service in 2018.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Calidus B250 or F-35 Lightning II?
The F-35 Lightning II has been produced in greater numbers with 965 units compared to 2 units of the Calidus B250.