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F-22 Raptor vs F-35 Lightning II

Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-22 Raptor
Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-35 Lightning II
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Specifications
F-22 Raptor F-35 Lightning II
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Lockheed Martin Lockheed Martin
First flight 7 September 1997 15 December 2006
Year introduced 2005 2013
Number produced 195 units 965 units
Average unit price $150 million $85 million
Wing area 78.0 m² 43.0 m²
Wingspan 13.6 m 11.0 m
Height 5.1 m 4.4 m
Length 18.9 m 15.6 m
Maximum speed 2414 km/h 1960 km/h
Operational range 3,000 km 2,800 km
Service ceiling 19,812 m 15,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 38,000 kg 27,216 kg
Empty weight 19,700 kg 14,651 kg
Total thrust 2 x 15,876 kgf 1 x 19,500 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-22 Raptor or F-35 Lightning II?
The F-22 Raptor is faster with a maximum speed of 2,414 km/h compared to the F-35 Lightning II's 1,960 km/h, a difference of 454 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-22 Raptor or F-35 Lightning II?
The F-22 Raptor 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-22 Raptor or F-35 Lightning II?
The F-22 Raptor has a higher service ceiling at 19,812 meters (65,000 ft) compared to the F-35 Lightning II's 15,000 meters (49,212 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-22 Raptor or F-35 Lightning II?
The F-22 Raptor has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 38,000 kg compared to the F-35 Lightning II's 27,216 kg.
Which is larger, the F-22 Raptor or F-35 Lightning II?
The F-22 Raptor is longer at 18.9 meters compared to the F-35 Lightning II's 15.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-22 Raptor or F-35 Lightning II?
The F-22 Raptor is more expensive at approximately $150 million per unit compared to the F-35 Lightning II at $85 million.
Which entered service first, the F-22 Raptor or F-35 Lightning II?
The F-22 Raptor entered service first in 2005, 8 years before the F-35 Lightning II which entered service in 2013.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-22 Raptor or F-35 Lightning II?
The F-35 Lightning II has been produced in greater numbers with 965 units compared to 195 units of the F-22 Raptor.