The principal takeaway here is that the F-15 Eagle is objectively faster, but that the F-35 Lightning II is the smarter ...

The F-35 Lightning II depends on an engine that pushes the limits of physics and engineering. The Pratt and Whitney F135 delivers unmatched thrust, stealth integration, and reliability in a single ...

Concerning air superiority, the F-22 is more capable than the F-35. The F-22 should be more capable; it was designed exclusively as an air superiority fighter, and in that respect, the designers ...

As one of the few fifth-generation fighter jets, the F-35 Lightning II is widely considered a highly advanced jet because of its stealth, multi-role capability, and sensor functionality. When Lockheed ...

In pursuit of a multirole mission, the F-35’s designers accepted trade-offs that reduced its stealth performance in exchange for significant improvements elsewhere. The US military has two stealth ...

Developing a next-generation fighter aircraft is a decades-long endeavor. The evolving nature of technological advancement and real-world needs means that a successful fighter will receive years of ...