F-35 Lightning II vs J-50
Overview
The F-35 Lightning II and the J-50 are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Lockheed Martin and Shenyang respectively.
The F-35 Lightning II first flew 18 years before the J-50 (2006 vs 2024).
| American multirole stealth fighter, developed in the early 21st century, extensively deployed in global military operations. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Lockheed Martin |
| First flight | 15 December 2006 |
| Year introduced | 2013 |
| Number produced | 965 units |
| Average unit price | $85 million |
| Chinese twinjet tailless lambda-wing stealth combat aircraft developed by Shenyang under China's sixth-generation fighter program, first observed in flight in December 2024. | |
| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Shenyang |
| First flight | 26 December 2024 |
| Year introduced | -- |
| Number produced | N/A |
| Average unit price | -- |
| Wing area | 43.0 m² |
| Wingspan | 11.0 m |
| Height | 4.4 m |
| Length | 15.6 m |
| Maximum speed | 1960 km/h |
| Operational range | 2,800 km |
| Service ceiling | 15,000 m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 27,216 kg |
| Empty weight | 14,651 kg |
| Total thrust | 1 x 19,500 kgf ◉ |
| Wing area | -- m² |
| Wingspan | -- m |
| Height | -- m |
| Length | -- m |
| Maximum speed | -- km/h |
| Operational range | -- km |
| Service ceiling | -- m |
| Max. takeoff weight | -- kg |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Total thrust | 0 ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the F-35 Lightning II or J-50?
The F-35 Lightning II is faster with a maximum speed of 1,960 km/h compared to the J-50's 0 km/h, a difference of 1,960 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-35 Lightning II or J-50?
The F-35 Lightning II has a longer range at 2,800 km compared to the J-50's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-35 Lightning II or J-50?
The F-35 Lightning II has a higher service ceiling at 15,000 meters (49,212 ft) compared to the J-50's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-35 Lightning II or J-50?
The F-35 Lightning II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 27,216 kg compared to the J-50's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the F-35 Lightning II or J-50?
The F-35 Lightning II is longer at 15.6 meters compared to the J-50's 0.0 meters.