Harrier vs F-35 Lightning II

British vertical and short takeoff and landing jet, known for Falklands War deployments and Cold War service.
Picture of Harrier
Origin country πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ United Kingdom
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer British Aerospace
First flight 28 December 1968
Year of introduction 1969
Number produced 380 units
Average unit price $24 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 18.7 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 7.7 m β—‰
Height 3.5 m β—‰
Length 13.9 m β—‰
Maximum speed 1183 km/h β—‰
Operational range 1,500 km β—‰
Service ceiling 14,996 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 11,500 kg β—‰
Empty weight 5,530 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 8,618 kgf β—‰
3-view profile of Harrier
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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