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EMB-314 Super Tucano vs F-35 Lightning II

EMB-314 Super Tucano vs F-35 Lightning II at a glance — top speed 590 vs 1,960 km/h, range 2,855 vs 2,800 km, max takeoff weight 5,400 vs 27,216 kg, built 260 vs 965 units.

Embraer EMB-314 Super Tucano combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇧🇷 EMB-314 Super Tucano
Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-35 Lightning II
Specifications
EMB-314 Super Tucano F-35 Lightning II
Origin country 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Embraer Lockheed Martin
First flight 2 June 1999 15 December 2006
Year introduced 2003 2013
Number produced 260 units 965 units
Average unit price $10 million $85 million
Wing area 19.4 m² 43.0 m²
Wingspan 11.1 m 11.0 m
Height 4.0 m 4.4 m
Length 11.4 m 15.6 m
Maximum speed 590 km/h 1960 km/h
Operational range 2,855 km 2,800 km
Service ceiling 10,668 m 15,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,400 kg 27,216 kg
Empty weight 3,200 kg 14,651 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,196 kW 1 x 19,500 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the EMB-314 Super Tucano or F-35 Lightning II?
The F-35 Lightning II is faster with a maximum speed of 1,960 km/h compared to the EMB-314 Super Tucano's 590 km/h, a difference of 1,370 km/h.
Which has longer range, the EMB-314 Super Tucano or F-35 Lightning II?
The EMB-314 Super Tucano has a longer range at 2,855 km compared to the F-35 Lightning II's 2,800 km.
Which can fly higher, the EMB-314 Super Tucano 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 EMB-314 Super Tucano's 10,668 meters (35,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the EMB-314 Super Tucano or F-35 Lightning II?
The F-35 Lightning II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 27,216 kg compared to the EMB-314 Super Tucano's 5,400 kg.
Which is larger, the EMB-314 Super Tucano or F-35 Lightning II?
The F-35 Lightning II is longer at 15.6 meters compared to the EMB-314 Super Tucano's 11.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the EMB-314 Super Tucano or F-35 Lightning II?
The F-35 Lightning II is more expensive at approximately $85 million per unit compared to the EMB-314 Super Tucano at $10 million.
Which entered service first, the EMB-314 Super Tucano or F-35 Lightning II?
The EMB-314 Super Tucano entered service first in 2003, 10 years before the F-35 Lightning II which entered service in 2013.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the EMB-314 Super Tucano or F-35 Lightning II?
The F-35 Lightning II has been produced in greater numbers with 965 units compared to 260 units of the EMB-314 Super Tucano.