Comparing the Su-57 (Felon) to the F-35 (Lightning II) involves analyzing various aspects of these fifth-generation fighter jets, including their design philosophy, performance characteristics, avionics and electronics, armament, and operational capabilities. Both aircraft are considered to be highly advanced and represent the pinnacle of modern fighter jet technology, but they serve different roles and have distinct features.
| Feature | F-35 | Su-57 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Engine | F135-PW-100 (43,000 lbf) | izdeliye 30 (prototype) / AL-41F1 (current) ~40,000 lbf each | | Thrust/Weight | ~0.87 (combat load) | ~1.02–1.10 (superb) | | Top Speed | Mach 1.6 (limited by intake heating) | Mach 2.0+ (clean) | | Supercruise | No (afterburner needed for Mach 1.2) | Yes (Mach 1.3–1.5 without afterburner) | | Turn Rate | ~28°/s sustained | ~35°/s sustained | | AoA Capability | 50° (with care) | 120°+ (with thrust vectoring) | | Thrust Vectoring | No | Yes (3D nozzles on izd. 30) | su 57 protiv f 35
F-35 Lightning II: Dizajniran kao "nevidljivi" višenamenski avion koji dominira kroz prikupljanje podataka i napad sa distance pre nego što bude otkriven. Njegova snaga je u senzorima i integraciji sa drugim savezničkim snagama. Comparing the Su-57 (Felon) to the F-35 (Lightning
Before comparing thrust-to-weight ratios or radar cross-sections (RCS), one must understand what each nation asked the jet to do. | Feature | F-35 | Su-57 | |
Stealth is the most contentious point of comparison between these two jets: