AV-8B Harrier II vs F-35 Lightning II

British-American ground-attack aircraft, infamously deployed in numerous conflicts including the Gulf War with unique vertical takeoff/landing capabilities.
Picture of AV-8B Harrier II
Origin country πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ United Kingdom πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer McDonnell Douglas/BAe
First flight 6 January 1971
Year of introduction 1983
Number produced 337 units
Average unit price $26 million
American multirole stealth fighter, developed in the early 21st century, extensively deployed in global military operations.
Picture of F-35 Lightning II
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Lockheed Martin
First flight 15 December 2006
Year of introduction 2013
Number produced 965 units
Average unit price $85 million
Wing area 22.6 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 9.3 m β—‰
Height 3.6 m β—‰
Length 14.1 m β—‰
Maximum speed 1070 km/h β—‰
Operational range 556 km β—‰
Service ceiling 15,240 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 14,100 kg β—‰
Empty weight 6,340 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 10,500 kgf β—‰
3-view profile of AV-8B Harrier II
Wing area 43.0 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 11.0 m β—‰
Height 4.4 m β—‰
Length 15.6 m β—‰
Maximum speed 1930 km/h β—‰
Operational range 833 km β—‰
Service ceiling 15,000 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 27,216 kg β—‰
Empty weight 14,651 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 11,340 kgf β—‰
3-view profile of F-35 Lightning II

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