US air superiority stealth fighter by Lockheed Martin
Air superiority and air dominance missions
US multi-role stealth fighter, most produced 5th gen jet
Multi-role strike, ISR, and coalition warfare
The F-22 Raptor is the world's premier air superiority fighter with unmatched speed, altitude, and dogfighting capability. The F-35 is a multi-role stealth fighter optimized for strike, ISR, and network warfare. The F-22 wins the air fight; the F-35 wins everything else.
Different jets for different missions. F-22 for air dominance, F-35 for multi-role flexibility. The F-35's sensor fusion and versatility make it the future, while the F-22 remains unbeatable in a dogfight.
Choose F-22 Raptor if
Air superiority and air dominance missions
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| Metric | F-22 Raptor | F-35 Lightning II | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max Speed(Mach) | 2.25 | 1.6 | +41% |
| Service Ceiling(feet) | 65,000 | 50,000 | +30% |
| Combat Radius(km) | 759 | 1,093 |
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Choose F-35 Lightning II if
Multi-role strike, ISR, and coalition warfare
| -31% |
| Units Built | 187 | 1,000+ | -81% |
All figures sourced from publicly available data. Last updated May 2026.
F-22 Raptor
Mach 2.25🏆
F-35 Lightning II
Mach 1.6
F-22 Raptor
Yes (Mach 1.5)🏆
F-35 Lightning II
No
F-22 Raptor
Good
F-35 Lightning II
Best in class🏆
F-22 Raptor
187
F-35 Lightning II
1,000+🏆
F-22 Raptor
$150M+
F-35 Lightning II
$80M🏆
F-22 Raptor
Air Superiority
F-35 Lightning II
Multi-role
The F-22 would win in a within-visual-range dogfight thanks to supermaneuverability and supercruise. However, modern air combat rarely involves dogfights — the F-35's superior sensors would likely detect and engage the F-22 first at beyond-visual range.
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| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Max Speed(Mach) | 2.25 | 1.6 |
| Service Ceiling(feet) | 65,000 | 50,000 |
| Combat Radius(km) | 759 | 1,093 |
| Units Built | 187 | 1,000+ |
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