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F-22 Raptor vs X-31 EFM Vector

Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-22 Raptor
Rockwell-MBB X-31 EFM Vector military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇩🇪🇺🇸 X-31 EFM Vector
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Specifications
F-22 Raptor X-31 EFM Vector
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇩🇪 Germany🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Lockheed Martin Rockwell-MBB
First flight 7 September 1997 11 October 1990
Year introduced 2005 --
Number produced 195 units 2 units
Average unit price $150 million --
Wing area 78.0 m² 21.0 m²
Wingspan 13.6 m 7.3 m
Height 5.1 m 4.4 m
Length 18.9 m 13.2 m
Maximum speed 2414 km/h 1448 km/h
Operational range 3,000 km -- km
Service ceiling 19,812 m 12,192 m
Max. takeoff weight 38,000 kg 7,303 kg
Empty weight 19,700 kg 5,175 kg
Total thrust 2 x 15,876 kgf 1 x 4,808 kgf
Performance Radar Chart

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-22 Raptor or X-31 EFM Vector?
The F-22 Raptor is faster with a maximum speed of 2,414 km/h compared to the X-31 EFM Vector's 1,448 km/h, a difference of 966 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-22 Raptor or X-31 EFM Vector?
The F-22 Raptor has a longer range at 3,000 km compared to the X-31 EFM Vector's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-22 Raptor or X-31 EFM Vector?
The F-22 Raptor has a higher service ceiling at 19,812 meters (65,000 ft) compared to the X-31 EFM Vector's 12,192 meters (40,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-22 Raptor or X-31 EFM Vector?
The F-22 Raptor has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 38,000 kg compared to the X-31 EFM Vector's 7,303 kg.
Which is larger, the F-22 Raptor or X-31 EFM Vector?
The F-22 Raptor is longer at 18.9 meters compared to the X-31 EFM Vector's 13.2 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-22 Raptor or X-31 EFM Vector?
The F-22 Raptor has been produced in greater numbers with 195 units compared to 2 units of the X-31 EFM Vector.