F-22 Raptor vs Su-57 Felon
Fighters ยท ๐บ๐ธ United States vs ๐ท๐บ Russia
The F-22 remains the benchmark air-superiority stealth fighter: supercruise, thrust vectoring and a tiny radar signature. Production ended in 2011, and exports were always banned.
Russia's first stealth fighter emphasizes supermaneuverability and long-range missiles over all-aspect stealth. Production has been slow, with only a few dozen airframes delivered.
Key differences
- F-22 Raptor is faster: 2,410 vs 2,140 km/h (+13%).
- Su-57 Felon flies farther: 3,500 vs 2,960 km (+18%).
- Su-57 Felon is cheaper: ~$50M vs ~$143M per unit.
- F-22 Raptor is far more numerous: 187+ built vs 32+.
- Su-57 Felon is the newer design (entered service 2020 vs 2005).
Specifications side by side
| F-22 Raptor | Su-57 Felon | |
|---|---|---|
| ๐บ๐ธ United States | Country of origin | ๐ท๐บ Russia |
| 2005 | In service since | 2020 |
| 2,410 km/h | Top speed | 2,140 km/h |
| 2,960 km | Range | 3,500 km |
| 19.7 t | Weight | 18.5 t |
| 1 | Crew | 1 |
| 20mm M61A2 cannon, AIM-120, AIM-9, internal bays | Armament | 30mm GSh-30-1, internal bays: R-77M, R-74M2, Kh-59MK2 |
| ~$143M | Unit cost | ~$50M |
| 187+ | Units built | 32+ |
Tables compare stated specifications; real combat outcomes depend on crew training, situation, support and rules of engagement โ not stats alone.