F-35 Lightning II vs Su-57 Felon
Fighters ยท ๐บ๐ธ United States vs ๐ท๐บ Russia
The F-35 is the most-produced 5th-generation stealth fighter, built in three variants for air force, marines and navy. Its core strength is sensor fusion and data-sharing rather than raw speed.
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
- Su-57 Felon is faster: 2,140 vs 1,930 km/h (+11%).
- Su-57 Felon flies farther: 3,500 vs 2,200 km (+59%).
- Su-57 Felon is cheaper: ~$50M vs ~$82M per unit.
- F-35 Lightning II is far more numerous: 1,100+ built vs 32+.
- Su-57 Felon is the newer design (entered service 2020 vs 2015).
Specifications side by side
| F-35 Lightning II | Su-57 Felon | |
|---|---|---|
| ๐บ๐ธ United States | Country of origin | ๐ท๐บ Russia |
| 2015 | In service since | 2020 |
| 1,930 km/h | Top speed | 2,140 km/h |
| 2,200 km | Range | 3,500 km |
| 13.3 t | Weight | 18.5 t |
| 1 | Crew | 1 |
| 25mm GAU-22/A cannon, internal bays for AIM-120, AIM-9X, JDAM, JSM | Armament | 30mm GSh-30-1, internal bays: R-77M, R-74M2, Kh-59MK2 |
| ~$82M | Unit cost | ~$50M |
| 1,100+ | Units built | 32+ |
Tables compare stated specifications; real combat outcomes depend on crew training, situation, support and rules of engagement โ not stats alone.