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F-35 Lightning II vs Kowsar

Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-35 Lightning II
HESA Kowsar combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇷 Kowsar
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Specifications
F-35 Lightning II Kowsar
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇮🇷 Iran
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Lockheed Martin HESA
First flight 15 December 2006 1 August 2018
Year introduced 2013 2018
Number produced 965 units 7 units
Average unit price $85 million --
Wing area 43.0 m² 17.3 m²
Wingspan 11.0 m 8.1 m
Height 4.4 m 4.1 m
Length 15.6 m 14.5 m
Maximum speed 1960 km/h 1700 km/h
Operational range 2,800 km 1,100 km
Service ceiling 15,000 m 15,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 27,216 kg 9,312 kg
Empty weight 14,651 kg 4,349 kg
Total thrust 1 x 19,500 kgf 2 x 8 kN
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Overview

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

Top speed is 1,960 km/h for the F-35 Lightning II vs 1,700 km/h for the Kowsar. The F-35 Lightning II has an operational range of 2,800 km vs 1,100 km for the Kowsar. The Kowsar operates at altitudes up to 15,800 m compared to 15,000 m for the F-35 Lightning II. At 27,216 kg MTOW, the F-35 Lightning II is 2.9x the Kowsar's 9,312 kg.

The F-35 Lightning II has been produced in 965 units vs 7 for the Kowsar. The F-35 Lightning II first flew 12 years before the Kowsar (2006 vs 2018).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-35 Lightning II or Kowsar?
The F-35 Lightning II is faster with a maximum speed of 1,960 km/h compared to the Kowsar's 1,700 km/h, a difference of 260 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-35 Lightning II or Kowsar?
The F-35 Lightning II has a longer range at 2,800 km compared to the Kowsar's 1,100 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-35 Lightning II or Kowsar?
The Kowsar has a higher service ceiling at 15,800 meters (51,837 ft) compared to the F-35 Lightning II's 15,000 meters (49,212 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-35 Lightning II or Kowsar?
The F-35 Lightning II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 27,216 kg compared to the Kowsar's 9,312 kg.
Which is larger, the F-35 Lightning II or Kowsar?
The F-35 Lightning II is longer at 15.6 meters compared to the Kowsar's 14.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the F-35 Lightning II or Kowsar?
The F-35 Lightning II entered service first in 2013, 5 years before the Kowsar which entered service in 2018.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-35 Lightning II or Kowsar?
The F-35 Lightning II has been produced in greater numbers with 965 units compared to 7 units of the Kowsar.