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F-35 Lightning II vs MiG-35

F-35 Lightning II vs MiG-35 at a glance — top speed 1,960 vs 2,100 km/h, range 2,800 vs 3,000 km, max takeoff weight 27,216 vs 24,500 kg, built 965 vs 6 units.

Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-35 Lightning II
Mikoyan MiG-35 combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-35
Specifications
F-35 Lightning II MiG-35
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Lockheed Martin Mikoyan
First flight 15 December 2006 1 January 2009
Year introduced 2013 2019
Number produced 965 units 6 units
Average unit price $103 million --
Wing area 43.0 m² 41.0 m²
Wingspan 11.0 m 12.0 m
Height 4.4 m 4.7 m
Length 15.6 m 17.3 m
Maximum speed 1960 km/h 2100 km/h
Operational range 2,800 km 3,000 km
Service ceiling 15,000 m 16,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 27,216 kg 24,500 kg
Empty weight 14,651 kg 11,000 kg
Total thrust 1 x 19,500 kgf 2 x 8,995 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-35 Lightning II or MiG-35?
The MiG-35 is faster with a maximum speed of 2,100 km/h compared to the F-35 Lightning II's 1,960 km/h, a difference of 140 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-35 Lightning II or MiG-35?
The MiG-35 has a longer range at 3,000 km compared to the F-35 Lightning II's 2,800 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-35 Lightning II or MiG-35?
The MiG-35 has a higher service ceiling at 16,000 meters (52,493 ft) compared to the F-35 Lightning II's 15,000 meters (49,212 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-35 Lightning II or MiG-35?
The F-35 Lightning II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 27,216 kg compared to the MiG-35's 24,500 kg.
Which is larger, the F-35 Lightning II or MiG-35?
The MiG-35 is longer at 17.3 meters compared to the F-35 Lightning II's 15.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the F-35 Lightning II or MiG-35?
The F-35 Lightning II entered service first in 2013, 6 years before the MiG-35 which entered service in 2019.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-35 Lightning II or MiG-35?
The F-35 Lightning II has been produced in greater numbers with 965 units compared to 6 units of the MiG-35.