What wins F-22 or F-35?
The answer is that the F-35 cannot match the F-22 as an air superiority fighter—it was never designed as such. The U.S. Air Force’s original plan was for the F-22 to be its high-end air superiority fighter while the F-35 was designed to be primarily an air-to-ground strike aircraft, but one which could defend itself.
Which is stealthier F-35 or F-22?
The F-35 is stealthier in stray electronic noise suppression, communication & aspect-dependent IR signature. At part throttle they are similar in rear-aspect IR signature, but the F-22 is less IR stealthy in full AB. The F-35 is also stealthier in long-range target-search, tracking, & radar missile queuing.
What is the difference between the F-35 and F-22?
Lockheed Martin states the F-35 is intended to have close- and long-range air-to-air capability second only to that of the F-22 Raptor. Lockheed Martin has said that the F-35 has the advantage over the F-22 in basing flexibility and “advanced sensors and information fusion”.
Why does the F-35 have a low radar cross-section?
The F-35 has been designed to have a low radar cross-section that is primarily due to the shape of the aircraft and the use of stealthy, radar-absorbent materials in its construction, including fiber-mat. Unlike the previous generation of fighters, the F-35 was designed for very-low-observable characteristics.
What does the F-35 have to do with sensor fusion?
Lockheed Martin’s Dave Scott stated that sensor fusion boosts engine thrust and oil efficiency, increasing the aircraft’s range. Air Force official Ellen M. Pawlikowski has proposed using the F-35 to control and coordinate multiple unmanned combat aerial vehicles (UCAVs).
How many F-35s would the enemy have to expect?
The USAF plans to have 1763 F-35As, so the enemy would have to expect many waves of 4 to 8 F-35s and in later waves, their bomb trucks.