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F-35 Lightning II vs Azarakhsh

Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-35 Lightning II
HESA Azarakhsh combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇷 Azarakhsh
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Specifications
F-35 Lightning II Azarakhsh
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇮🇷 Iran
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Lockheed Martin HESA
First flight 15 December 2006 1 April 1997
Year introduced 2013 2001
Number produced 965 units 6 units
Average unit price $85 million --
Wing area 43.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 11.0 m -- m
Height 4.4 m -- m
Length 15.6 m -- m
Maximum speed 1960 km/h -- km/h
Operational range 2,800 km -- km
Service ceiling 15,000 m -- m
Max. takeoff weight 27,216 kg -- kg
Empty weight 14,651 kg -- kg
Total thrust 1 x 19,500 kgf 0
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Overview

The F-35 Lightning II and the Azarakhsh are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Lockheed Martin and HESA respectively.

The F-35 Lightning II has been produced in 965 units vs 6 for the Azarakhsh. The Azarakhsh first flew 9 years before the F-35 Lightning II (1997 vs 2006).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-35 Lightning II or Azarakhsh?
The F-35 Lightning II is faster with a maximum speed of 1,960 km/h compared to the Azarakhsh's 0 km/h, a difference of 1,960 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-35 Lightning II or Azarakhsh?
The F-35 Lightning II has a longer range at 2,800 km compared to the Azarakhsh's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-35 Lightning II or Azarakhsh?
The F-35 Lightning II has a higher service ceiling at 15,000 meters (49,212 ft) compared to the Azarakhsh's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-35 Lightning II or Azarakhsh?
The F-35 Lightning II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 27,216 kg compared to the Azarakhsh's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the F-35 Lightning II or Azarakhsh?
The F-35 Lightning II is longer at 15.6 meters compared to the Azarakhsh's 0.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the F-35 Lightning II or Azarakhsh?
The Azarakhsh entered service first in 2001, 12 years before the F-35 Lightning II which entered service in 2013.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-35 Lightning II or Azarakhsh?
The F-35 Lightning II has been produced in greater numbers with 965 units compared to 6 units of the Azarakhsh.