F-22 Raptor vs J-50
Overview
The F-22 Raptor and the J-50 are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Lockheed Martin and Shenyang respectively.
The F-22 Raptor first flew 27 years before the J-50 (1997 vs 2024).
| American fifth-generation stealth tactical fighter used primarily by the U.S. Air Force, notable for its role in the Afghanistan War. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Lockheed Martin |
| First flight | 7 September 1997 |
| Year introduced | 2005 |
| Number produced | 195 units |
| Average unit price | $150 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 | 78.0 m² |
| Wingspan | 13.6 m |
| Height | 5.1 m |
| Length | 18.9 m |
| Maximum speed | 2414 km/h |
| Operational range | 3,000 km |
| Service ceiling | 19,812 m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 38,000 kg |
| Empty weight | 19,700 kg |
| Total thrust | 2 x 15,876 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-22 Raptor or J-50?
The F-22 Raptor is faster with a maximum speed of 2,414 km/h compared to the J-50's 0 km/h, a difference of 2,414 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-22 Raptor or J-50?
The F-22 Raptor has a longer range at 3,000 km compared to the J-50's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-22 Raptor or J-50?
The F-22 Raptor has a higher service ceiling at 19,812 meters (65,000 ft) compared to the J-50's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-22 Raptor or J-50?
The F-22 Raptor has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 38,000 kg compared to the J-50's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the F-22 Raptor or J-50?
The F-22 Raptor is longer at 18.9 meters compared to the J-50's 0.0 meters.