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F-35 Lightning II vs Su-57 Felon

Sukhoi Su-57 Felon combat aircraft side profile drawing
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Specifications
F-35 Lightning II Su-57 Felon
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Lockheed Martin Sukhoi
First flight 15 December 2006 29 January 2010
Year introduced 2013 2020
Number produced 965 units 32 units
Average unit price $85 million $42 million
Wing area 43.0 m² 78.8 m²
Wingspan 11.0 m 14.1 m
Height 4.4 m 4.6 m
Length 15.6 m 20.1 m
Maximum speed 1960 km/h 2135 km/h
Operational range 2,800 km 3,500 km
Service ceiling 15,000 m 20,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 27,216 kg 35,000 kg
Empty weight 14,651 kg 18,500 kg
Total thrust 1 x 19,500 kgf 2 x 14,500 kgf
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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.