The F-22 uses a much higher end more costly airframe, but has suffered from a difficulty incorporating upgrades and very high maintenance issues which along with its low production run mean it is likely to be retired from service decades ahead of the lower maintenance but more modern F-35 or even the old F-15.2 Oct 2021
Which is better F-22 or F-35?
The F-35 is not built as an air superiority platform. It needs the F-22.” The F-22's advantages include its higher operational altitude and speed, reaching Mach 2.25 and 20km high compared to the F-35's below average speeds of Mach 1.6 and altitude ceiling of under 16km.2 Oct 2021
How much does a F-22 cost?
The F-22 Cost Is Astronomical In fact, the U.S. Air Force stopped production early on the fifth generation fighter because of the soaring F-22 costs. The cost of one aircraft alone is an estimated $334 million which includes research and development (unit cost of $150 million).1 Feb 2021
How many F-22 does the US have?
F-22 Raptor
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