Lockheed Martin F-22A Raptor vs Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II
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 Lockheed Martin F-22A Raptor
Wins 5/12 | Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II
Wins 7/12 | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Max speed (km/h) | 2,410 km/h ✓ | 1,960 km/h |
| Max speed (Mach) (Mach) | 2.25 Mach ✓ | 1.6 Mach |
| Cruise speed (km/h) | 1,960 km/h | — |
| Range (km) | 2,960 km ✓ | 2,800 km |
| Combat radius (km) | 850 km | 1,240 km ✓ |
| Service ceiling (m) | 19,812 m ✓ | 15,240 m |
| Rate of climb (m/s) | 254 m/s | — |
| Thrust-to-weight | 1.08 ✓ | 0.87 |
| Firepower | ||
| Hardpoints | 8 | 10 ✓ |
| Weapons payload (kg) | 2,270 kg | 8,160 kg ✓ |
| Physical | ||
| Length (m) | 18.92 m | 15.67 m |
| Empty weight (kg) | 19,700 kg | 13,290 kg |
| Combat weight (kg) | 29,410 kg | 22,470 kg |
| Crew | 1 | 1 |
| Propulsion | ||
| Thrust (kN) | 156 kN | 191 kN ✓ |
| Program | ||
| Unit cost (USD) | $143,000,000 | $82,500,000 ✓ |
| Units built | 195 | 1,100 ✓ |
| Operator countries | 1 | 20 ✓ |
Frequently asked questions
Which is faster, Lockheed Martin F-22A Raptor and Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II? +
The Lockheed Martin F-22A Raptor is the fastest of the 2 compared here, at 2,410 km/h.
Which has the longer range? +
The Lockheed Martin F-22A Raptor has the longest range at 2,960 km.
Which carries the larger weapons payload? +
The Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II carries the largest weapons payload at 8,160 kg.
Which is cheaper? +
The Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II has the lower public unit-cost figure at 82,500,000 USD. Treat this as directional — defense pricing varies by contract and configuration.
Where does this comparison data come from? +
Every figure in the table is sourced from public manufacturer pages, defense-ministry releases and reference publications, and is verifiable on each system's spec page. WeaponSpecs does not accept vendor placement.
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