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US President Donald Trump has announced the sale of the F-35 fighter jets to India after his bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Both are fifth-generation stealth fighters, but they differ significantly in capability, cost, and adoption.
Key Comparisons:
Feature | F-35 (USA) | SU-57 (Russia) |
Manufacturer | Lockheed Martin | Sukhoi (UAC) |
First Flight | 2006 | 2010 |
Seating | Single-seat | Single-seat |
Engines | Single-engine (Pratt & Whitney F135) | Twin-engine (Saturn AL-41F1) |
Top Speed | Mach 1.6 | Mach 1.8 (after burner) |
Range | 2,172 km | 2,999 km |
Max Altitude | 50,000 ft | 54,100 ft |
Stealth Capabilities | Advanced radar-absorbing materials, low radar cross-section | Serrated exhaust nozzle for reduced radar/IR signature |
Avionics & Sensors | Electro-Optical Distributed Aperture System (DAS), Electro-Optical Targeting System (EOTS) | AI-assisted avionics, radar system spread across body |
Weapons Payload | 8,160 kg | 7.4 tonnes |
Operational Units | 1,000+ globally | Only ~40 produced |
Unit Cost | $80M – $115M | Significantly cheaper (exact cost unknown) |
Stealth Reliability | Proven in combat (U.S. & NATO ops) | Some concerns over stealth effectiveness |
User | 17 countries (U.S., UK, Australia, etc.) | No confirmed foreign buyers |
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