F-35 Lightning II vs Su-57 Felon
| American multirole stealth fighter, developed in the early 21st century, extensively deployed in global military operations. | |
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| 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 |
| Russian stealth fighter, developed in the modern era, with first operational deployment in Syrian conflict of 2020. | |
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| Origin country | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Sukhoi |
| First flight | 29 January 2010 |
| Year introduced | 2020 |
| Number produced | 32 units |
| Average unit price | $42 million |
| Wing area | 43.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 11.0 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.4 m â—‰ |
| Length | 15.6 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 1960 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 2,800 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 15,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 27,216 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 14,651 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 19,500 kgf â—‰ |
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| Wing area | 78.8 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 14.1 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.6 m â—‰ |
| Length | 20.1 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 2135 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 3,500 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 20,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 35,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 18,500 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 28,960 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the F-35 Lightning II or Su-57 Felon?
The Su-57 Felon is faster with a maximum speed of 2,135 km/h compared to the F-35 Lightning II's 1,960 km/h, a difference of 175 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-35 Lightning II or Su-57 Felon?
The Su-57 Felon has a longer range at 3,500 km compared to the F-35 Lightning II's 2,800 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-35 Lightning II or Su-57 Felon?
The Su-57 Felon has a higher service ceiling at 20,000 meters (65,616 ft) compared to the F-35 Lightning II's 15,000 meters (49,212 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-35 Lightning II or Su-57 Felon?
The Su-57 Felon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 35,000 kg compared to the F-35 Lightning II's 27,216 kg.
Which is larger, the F-35 Lightning II or Su-57 Felon?
The Su-57 Felon is longer at 20.1 meters compared to the F-35 Lightning II's 15.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-35 Lightning II or Su-57 Felon?
The F-35 Lightning II is more expensive at approximately $85 million per unit compared to the Su-57 Felon at $42 million.
Which entered service first, the F-35 Lightning II or Su-57 Felon?
The F-35 Lightning II entered service first in 2013, 7 years before the Su-57 Felon which entered service in 2020.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-35 Lightning II or Su-57 Felon?
The F-35 Lightning II has been produced in greater numbers with 965 units compared to 32 units of the Su-57 Felon.