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F-35 Lightning II vs FA-50 Fighting Eagle

Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-35 Lightning II
KAI FA-50 Fighting Eagle combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇰🇷 FA-50 Fighting Eagle
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Specifications
F-35 Lightning II FA-50 Fighting Eagle
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇰🇷 South Korea
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Lockheed Martin KAI
First flight 15 December 2006 1 January 2011
Year introduced 2013 2014
Number produced 965 units N/A
Average unit price $85 million --
Wing area 43.0 m² 23.7 m²
Wingspan 11.0 m 9.5 m
Height 4.4 m 4.8 m
Length 15.6 m 13.1 m
Maximum speed 1960 km/h 1840 km/h
Operational range 2,800 km 1,851 km
Service ceiling 15,000 m 14,630 m
Max. takeoff weight 27,216 kg 10,722 kg
Empty weight 14,651 kg 6,470 kg
Total thrust 1 x 19,500 kgf 1 x 79 kN
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Overview

The F-35 Lightning II and the FA-50 Fighting Eagle are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Lockheed Martin and KAI respectively.

Top speed is 1,960 km/h for the F-35 Lightning II vs 1,840 km/h for the FA-50 Fighting Eagle. The F-35 Lightning II has an operational range of 2,800 km vs 1,851 km for the FA-50 Fighting Eagle. The F-35 Lightning II operates at altitudes up to 15,000 m compared to 14,630 m for the FA-50 Fighting Eagle. At 27,216 kg MTOW, the F-35 Lightning II is 2.5x the FA-50 Fighting Eagle's 10,722 kg.

The F-35 Lightning II first flew 5 years before the FA-50 Fighting Eagle (2006 vs 2011).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-35 Lightning II or FA-50 Fighting Eagle?
The F-35 Lightning II is faster with a maximum speed of 1,960 km/h compared to the FA-50 Fighting Eagle's 1,840 km/h, a difference of 120 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-35 Lightning II or FA-50 Fighting Eagle?
The F-35 Lightning II has a longer range at 2,800 km compared to the FA-50 Fighting Eagle's 1,851 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-35 Lightning II or FA-50 Fighting Eagle?
The F-35 Lightning II has a higher service ceiling at 15,000 meters (49,212 ft) compared to the FA-50 Fighting Eagle's 14,630 meters (47,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-35 Lightning II or FA-50 Fighting Eagle?
The F-35 Lightning II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 27,216 kg compared to the FA-50 Fighting Eagle's 10,722 kg.
Which is larger, the F-35 Lightning II or FA-50 Fighting Eagle?
The F-35 Lightning II is longer at 15.6 meters compared to the FA-50 Fighting Eagle's 13.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the F-35 Lightning II or FA-50 Fighting Eagle?
The F-35 Lightning II entered service first in 2013, 1 years before the FA-50 Fighting Eagle which entered service in 2014.