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F-35 Lightning II vs Su-75 Checkmate

Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-35 Lightning II
Sukhoi Su-75 Checkmate combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Su-75 Checkmate
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Specifications
F-35 Lightning II Su-75 Checkmate
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Lockheed Martin Sukhoi
First flight 15 December 2006 --
Year introduced 2013 --
Number produced 965 units N/A
Average unit price $85 million --
Wing area 43.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 11.0 m 11.8 m
Height 4.4 m 4.0 m
Length 15.6 m 17.7 m
Maximum speed 1960 km/h 1910 km/h
Operational range 2,800 km 2,900 km
Service ceiling 15,000 m 16,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 27,216 kg 26,000 kg
Empty weight 14,651 kg -- kg
Total thrust 1 x 19,500 kgf 0
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Overview

The F-35 Lightning II and the Su-75 Checkmate are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Lockheed Martin and Sukhoi respectively.

Top speed is 1,960 km/h for the F-35 Lightning II vs 1,910 km/h for the Su-75 Checkmate. The F-35 Lightning II has an operational range of 2,800 km vs 2,900 km for the Su-75 Checkmate. The Su-75 Checkmate operates at altitudes up to 16,500 m compared to 15,000 m for the F-35 Lightning II.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-35 Lightning II or Su-75 Checkmate?
The F-35 Lightning II is faster with a maximum speed of 1,960 km/h compared to the Su-75 Checkmate's 1,910 km/h, a difference of 50 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-35 Lightning II or Su-75 Checkmate?
The Su-75 Checkmate has a longer range at 2,900 km compared to the F-35 Lightning II's 2,800 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-35 Lightning II or Su-75 Checkmate?
The Su-75 Checkmate has a higher service ceiling at 16,500 meters (54,133 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-75 Checkmate?
The F-35 Lightning II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 27,216 kg compared to the Su-75 Checkmate's 26,000 kg.
Which is larger, the F-35 Lightning II or Su-75 Checkmate?
The Su-75 Checkmate is longer at 17.7 meters compared to the F-35 Lightning II's 15.6 meters.