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F-35 Lightning II vs F-47

F-35 Lightning II vs F-47 at a glance — top speed 1,960 vs 2,124 km/h, range 2,800 vs 1,900 km.

Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-35 Lightning IIFull specs
Specifications
F-35 Lightning II F-47
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Lockheed Martin Boeing
First flight 15 December 2006 --
Year introduced 2011 --
Number produced 1375 units N/A
Average unit price $103 million --
Wing area 43.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 10.7 m -- m
Height 4.4 m -- m
Length 15.7 m -- m
Maximum speed 1960 km/h 2124 km/h
Operational range 2,800 km 1,900 km
Service ceiling 15,240 m -- m
Max. takeoff weight 27,216 kg -- kg
Empty weight 14,651 kg -- kg
Total thrust 1 x 19,500 kgf --
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-35 Lightning II or F-47?
The F-47 is faster with a maximum speed of 2,124 km/h compared to the F-35 Lightning II's 1,960 km/h, a difference of 164 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-35 Lightning II or F-47?
The F-35 Lightning II has a longer range at 2,800 km compared to the F-47's 1,900 km.