F-14 Tomcat vs F-35 Lightning II
The F-14 Tomcat and the F-35 Lightning II are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Grumman and Lockheed Martin respectively. Top speed is 2,485 km/h for the F-14 Tomcat vs 1,960 km/h for the F-35 Lightning II. The F-14 Tomcat has an operational range of 3,000 km vs 2,800 km for the F-35 Lightning II. The F-14 Tomcat operates at altitudes up to 17,069 m compared to 15,000 m for the F-35 Lightning II. The F-14 Tomcat has been produced in 712 units vs 965 for the F-35 Lightning II. Unit cost is $38M for the F-14 Tomcat vs $85M for the F-35 Lightning II. The F-14 Tomcat first flew 36 years before the F-35 Lightning II (1970 vs 2006).
| American supersonic, twin-engine fighter jet, dominant during the Cold War, extensively deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Grumman |
| First flight | 21 December 1970 |
| Year introduced | 1972 |
| Number produced | 712 units |
| Average unit price | $38 million |
| American multirole stealth fighter, developed in the early 21st century, extensively deployed in global military operations. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Lockheed Martin |
| First flight | 15 December 2006 |
| Year introduced | 2013 |
| Number produced | 965 units |
| Average unit price | $85 million |
| Wing area | 52.5 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 19.6 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.9 m ◉ |
| Length | 19.1 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 2485 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 3,000 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 17,069 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 33,724 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 18,191 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 11,204 kgf ◉ |
| Wing area | 43.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 11.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.4 m ◉ |
| Length | 15.6 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 1960 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 2,800 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 15,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 27,216 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 14,651 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 19,500 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the F-14 Tomcat or F-35 Lightning II?
The F-14 Tomcat is faster with a maximum speed of 2,485 km/h compared to the F-35 Lightning II's 1,960 km/h, a difference of 525 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-14 Tomcat or F-35 Lightning II?
The F-14 Tomcat has a longer range at 3,000 km compared to the F-35 Lightning II's 2,800 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-14 Tomcat or F-35 Lightning II?
The F-14 Tomcat has a higher service ceiling at 17,069 meters (56,000 ft) compared to the F-35 Lightning II's 15,000 meters (49,212 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-14 Tomcat or F-35 Lightning II?
The F-14 Tomcat has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 33,724 kg compared to the F-35 Lightning II's 27,216 kg.
Which is larger, the F-14 Tomcat or F-35 Lightning II?
The F-14 Tomcat is longer at 19.1 meters compared to the F-35 Lightning II's 15.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-14 Tomcat or F-35 Lightning II?
The F-35 Lightning II is more expensive at approximately $85 million per unit compared to the F-14 Tomcat at $38 million.
Which entered service first, the F-14 Tomcat or F-35 Lightning II?
The F-14 Tomcat entered service first in 1972, 41 years before the F-35 Lightning II which entered service in 2013.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-14 Tomcat or F-35 Lightning II?
The F-35 Lightning II has been produced in greater numbers with 965 units compared to 712 units of the F-14 Tomcat.