A-10 Thunderbolt II vs F-35 Lightning II
The A-10 Thunderbolt II and the F-35 Lightning II are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Fairchild Republic and Lockheed Martin respectively. The F-35 Lightning II reaches 1,960 km/h — 2.9x the A-10 Thunderbolt II's 675 km/h. The A-10 Thunderbolt II has an operational range of 463 km vs 2,800 km for the F-35 Lightning II. The F-35 Lightning II operates at altitudes up to 15,000 m compared to 13,716 m for the A-10 Thunderbolt II. The A-10 Thunderbolt II has been produced in 716 units vs 965 for the F-35 Lightning II. Unit cost is $20M for the A-10 Thunderbolt II vs $85M for the F-35 Lightning II. The A-10 Thunderbolt II first flew 34 years before the F-35 Lightning II (1972 vs 2006).
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Fairchild Republic |
| First flight | 10 May 1972 |
| Year introduced | 1975 |
| Number produced | 716 units |
| Average unit price | $20 million |
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| 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 |
| Wing area | 47.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 17.5 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.5 m ◉ |
| Length | 16.3 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 675 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 463 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 13,716 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 22,680 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 11,321 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 4,112 kgf ◉ |
| Wing area | 43.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 11.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.4 m ◉ |
| Length | 15.6 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 1960 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 2,800 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 15,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 27,216 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 14,651 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 19,500 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the A-10 Thunderbolt II or F-35 Lightning II?
The F-35 Lightning II is faster with a maximum speed of 1,960 km/h compared to the A-10 Thunderbolt II's 675 km/h, a difference of 1,285 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A-10 Thunderbolt II or F-35 Lightning II?
The F-35 Lightning II has a longer range at 2,800 km compared to the A-10 Thunderbolt II's 463 km.
Which can fly higher, the A-10 Thunderbolt II or F-35 Lightning II?
The F-35 Lightning II has a higher service ceiling at 15,000 meters (49,212 ft) compared to the A-10 Thunderbolt II's 13,716 meters (45,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the A-10 Thunderbolt II or F-35 Lightning II?
The F-35 Lightning II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 27,216 kg compared to the A-10 Thunderbolt II's 22,680 kg.
Which is larger, the A-10 Thunderbolt II or F-35 Lightning II?
The A-10 Thunderbolt II is longer at 16.3 meters compared to the F-35 Lightning II's 15.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A-10 Thunderbolt II or F-35 Lightning II?
The F-35 Lightning II is more expensive at approximately $85 million per unit compared to the A-10 Thunderbolt II at $20 million.
Which entered service first, the A-10 Thunderbolt II or F-35 Lightning II?
The A-10 Thunderbolt II entered service first in 1975, 38 years before the F-35 Lightning II which entered service in 2013.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A-10 Thunderbolt II or F-35 Lightning II?
The F-35 Lightning II has been produced in greater numbers with 965 units compared to 716 units of the A-10 Thunderbolt II.