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F-35 Lightning II vs Mitsubishi F-2

Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-35 Lightning II
Mitsubishi F-2 combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇯🇵 Mitsubishi F-2
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Specifications
F-35 Lightning II Mitsubishi F-2
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Lockheed Martin Mitsubishi
First flight 15 December 2006 7 October 1995
Year introduced 2013 2000
Number produced 965 units 98 units
Average unit price $85 million $100 million
Wing area 43.0 m² 34.8 m²
Wingspan 11.0 m 11.1 m
Height 4.4 m 4.7 m
Length 15.6 m 15.5 m
Maximum speed 1960 km/h 2124 km/h
Operational range 2,800 km 833 km
Service ceiling 15,000 m 17,983 m
Max. takeoff weight 27,216 kg 22,090 kg
Empty weight 14,651 kg 9,525 kg
Total thrust 1 x 19,500 kgf 1 x 13,381 kgf
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Overview

The F-35 Lightning II and the Mitsubishi F-2 are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Lockheed Martin and Mitsubishi respectively.

Top speed is 1,960 km/h for the F-35 Lightning II vs 2,124 km/h for the Mitsubishi F-2. The F-35 Lightning II has an operational range of 2,800 km vs 833 km for the Mitsubishi F-2. The Mitsubishi F-2 operates at altitudes up to 17,983 m compared to 15,000 m for the F-35 Lightning II.

The F-35 Lightning II has been produced in 965 units vs 98 for the Mitsubishi F-2. Unit cost is $85M for the F-35 Lightning II vs $100M for the Mitsubishi F-2. The Mitsubishi F-2 first flew 11 years before the F-35 Lightning II (1995 vs 2006).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-35 Lightning II or Mitsubishi F-2?
The Mitsubishi F-2 is faster with a maximum speed of 2,124 km/h compared to the F-35 Lightning II's 1,960 km/h, a difference of 164 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-35 Lightning II or Mitsubishi F-2?
The F-35 Lightning II has a longer range at 2,800 km compared to the Mitsubishi F-2's 833 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-35 Lightning II or Mitsubishi F-2?
The Mitsubishi F-2 has a higher service ceiling at 17,983 meters (58,999 ft) compared to the F-35 Lightning II's 15,000 meters (49,212 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-35 Lightning II or Mitsubishi F-2?
The F-35 Lightning II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 27,216 kg compared to the Mitsubishi F-2's 22,090 kg.
Which is larger, the F-35 Lightning II or Mitsubishi F-2?
The F-35 Lightning II is longer at 15.6 meters compared to the Mitsubishi F-2's 15.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-35 Lightning II or Mitsubishi F-2?
The Mitsubishi F-2 is more expensive at approximately $100 million per unit compared to the F-35 Lightning II at $85 million.
Which entered service first, the F-35 Lightning II or Mitsubishi F-2?
The Mitsubishi F-2 entered service first in 2000, 13 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 Mitsubishi F-2?
The F-35 Lightning II has been produced in greater numbers with 965 units compared to 98 units of the Mitsubishi F-2.