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F-22 Raptor vs BAE Tempest

Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-22 Raptor
BAE Tempest combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧🇮🇹🇯🇵 BAE Tempest
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Specifications
F-22 Raptor BAE Tempest
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇮🇹 Italy🇯🇵 Japan
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Lockheed Martin BAE/Leonardo/MHI
First flight 7 September 1997 --
Year introduced 2005 --
Number produced 195 units N/A
Average unit price $150 million --
Wing area 78.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 13.6 m -- m
Height 5.1 m -- m
Length 18.9 m -- m
Maximum speed 2414 km/h -- km/h
Operational range 3,000 km -- km
Service ceiling 19,812 m -- m
Max. takeoff weight 38,000 kg -- kg
Empty weight 19,700 kg -- kg
Total thrust 2 x 15,876 kgf 0
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Overview

The F-22 Raptor and the BAE Tempest are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Lockheed Martin and BAE/Leonardo/MHI respectively.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-22 Raptor or BAE Tempest?
The F-22 Raptor is faster with a maximum speed of 2,414 km/h compared to the BAE Tempest's 0 km/h, a difference of 2,414 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-22 Raptor or BAE Tempest?
The F-22 Raptor has a longer range at 3,000 km compared to the BAE Tempest's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-22 Raptor or BAE Tempest?
The F-22 Raptor has a higher service ceiling at 19,812 meters (65,000 ft) compared to the BAE Tempest's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-22 Raptor or BAE Tempest?
The F-22 Raptor has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 38,000 kg compared to the BAE Tempest's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the F-22 Raptor or BAE Tempest?
The F-22 Raptor is longer at 18.9 meters compared to the BAE Tempest's 0.0 meters.