Why is the F-35 so heavy?
The F-35 is considerably heavier than the lightweight fighters it replaces, with the lightest variant having an empty weight of 29,300 lb (13,300 kg); much of the weight can be attributed to the internal weapons bays and the extensive avionics carried. The F-35 has advanced stealth capabilities, making it nearly invisible to radar. The Su-57 has some stealth features, but they are not as effective, as it is designed as stealth killer with reduced frontal RCS.The F-22, which was manufactured by defense prime Lockheed Martin, was conceived as a uniquely American air-dominance fighter, protected by law from being exported and never constructed for sale to foreign operators. The F-35, by contrast, was designed from the outset as a multinational program.The F-22 Raptor remains one of the most feared fighter jets ever built, even decades after its first flight. Designed purely for air dominance, the F-22 combines unmatched stealth, supercruise, extreme maneuverability, and sensor fusion to control the skies before enemies even know it’s there.The S-400 SAM System radar can detect the F-22 and F-35 but it can’t achieve “weapons lock” on them. Eric Wicklund, former US Navy Operations Specialist, explains on Quora; ‘Yes, it can… “eventually,” but this fact comes with a significant caveat, one Russia doesn’t want you to know.The F-35 is the world’s most advanced and lethal fighter jet. The 5th Generation F-35 combines advanced stealth, sensors and information fusion in a supersonic, highly maneuverable fighter.
Which is more powerful, F-22 or F-35?
The F-22 is faster, capable of sustained supercruise at Mach 1. Mach 2. The F-35 has a top speed of Mach 1. However, speed is less decisive in modern combat than detection range, sensor fusion, and first-shot capability. The Eurofighter is thought to have a superior climb rate compared to the F-35, particularly at mid-to-high altitudes, and is faster, reaching a maximum speed of around Mach 2, compared to the F-35A’s Mach 1.