F-22 designed for air superiority, which means take control of thee skies by defeating enemy aircraft and defenses. It has been called the weapon to “knock the door downâ€, then allow other aircraft and troops to engage.
The F-35 is basically designed for ground attack and interdiction (bombing roads, airfields, factories, etc.).
F-22 has “super-cruise†ability. Can cruise supersonically without afterburners (very fuel efficient, and no other aircraft in the world can do this).
F-22 has two engines, and F-35 has one.
F-22 is much faster. I think mach 2+, and the F-35 is about mach 1.5 I think! This is because of what they were designed to do.
F-22 has “thrust vectoringâ€, which directs engine exhaust by a moveable nozzle. This means much more manuverable! No other aircraft in the world has this, except the F-35 directs exhaust to lift it vertically for take-off or for landing.
F-22 has more advanced sensors for detecting threats (missiles being fired, other aircraft,etc.)
F-35 has three versions: conventional for the Air Force, carrier version for the navy, and VTOL (vertical take off and landing) for the Marines. F-22 is one version.
Both are stealthy (low observable on radar).
F-22 cannot be exported out of the U.S. Congressional mandate/Public Law (due to sensitive technology). F-35 has international development partners, with the U.K. being the largest.
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Splitting hairs...but what the hell..
