F-35 Lightning II vs Harrier

American multirole stealth fighter, developed in the early 21st century, extensively deployed in global military operations.
Picture of F-35 Lightning II
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
British vertical and short takeoff and landing jet, known for Falklands War deployments and Cold War service.
Picture of Harrier
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer British Aerospace
First flight 28 December 1968
Year introduced 1969
Number produced 380 units
Average unit price $24 million
Wing area 43.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 11.0 m â—‰
Height 4.4 m â—‰
Length 15.6 m â—‰
Maximum speed 1930 km/h â—‰
Operational range 833 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 11,340 kgf â—‰
3-view profile of F-35 Lightning II
Wing area 18.7 m² ◉
Wingspan 7.7 m â—‰
Height 3.5 m â—‰
Length 13.9 m â—‰
Maximum speed 1183 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,500 km â—‰
Service ceiling 14,996 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 11,500 kg â—‰
Empty weight 5,530 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 8,618 kgf â—‰
3-view profile of Harrier

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