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F-117 Nighthawk vs F-22 Raptor

F-117 Nighthawk vs F-22 Raptor at a glance — top speed 1,101 vs 2,414 km/h, range 1,720 vs 3,220 km, max takeoff weight 25,000 vs 38,000 kg, built 64 vs 195 units.

Lockheed F-117 Nighthawk bombers side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-117 NighthawkFull specs
Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-22 RaptorFull specs
Specifications
F-117 Nighthawk F-22 Raptor
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Bombers Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Lockheed Lockheed Martin
First flight 18 June 1981 7 September 1997
Year introduced 1982 2003
Number produced 64 units 195 units
Average unit price $45 million $150 million
Wing area 73.0 m² 78.0 m²
Wingspan 13.2 m 13.6 m
Height 3.8 m 5.1 m
Length 20.1 m 18.9 m
Maximum speed 1101 km/h 2414 km/h
Operational range 1,720 km 3,220 km
Service ceiling 13,716 m 19,812 m
Max. takeoff weight 25,000 kg 38,000 kg
Empty weight 13,380 kg 19,700 kg
Total thrust 2 x 4,781 kgf 2 x 15,876 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-117 Nighthawk or F-22 Raptor?
The F-22 Raptor is faster with a maximum speed of 2,414 km/h compared to the F-117 Nighthawk's 1,101 km/h, a difference of 1,313 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-117 Nighthawk or F-22 Raptor?
The F-22 Raptor has a longer range at 3,220 km compared to the F-117 Nighthawk's 1,720 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-117 Nighthawk or F-22 Raptor?
The F-22 Raptor has a higher service ceiling at 19,812 meters (65,000 ft) compared to the F-117 Nighthawk's 13,716 meters (45,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-117 Nighthawk or F-22 Raptor?
The F-22 Raptor has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 38,000 kg compared to the F-117 Nighthawk's 25,000 kg.
Which is larger, the F-117 Nighthawk or F-22 Raptor?
The F-117 Nighthawk is longer at 20.1 meters compared to the F-22 Raptor's 18.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-117 Nighthawk or F-22 Raptor?
The F-22 Raptor is more expensive at approximately $150 million per unit compared to the F-117 Nighthawk at $45 million.
Which entered service first, the F-117 Nighthawk or F-22 Raptor?
The F-117 Nighthawk entered service first in 1982, 21 years before the F-22 Raptor which entered service in 2003.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-117 Nighthawk or F-22 Raptor?
The F-22 Raptor has been produced in greater numbers with 195 units compared to 64 units of the F-117 Nighthawk.