The F-22 and F-35, the newest planes in the US military's arsenal. Both are similar in appearances and capabilities. Both are the product of multi-billion dollar projects and both cost millions dollars. However, which is the better plane?
Comparison...
| | ||
| Yes (Mach 1.8) | No | |
| V/STOL (takeoff vertically) | No | Yes (One version) |
| Stealth | Better | Not as good |
| Top Speed | Mach 2.25 | Mach 1.6 |
| Service ceiling | 65 000 ft. | 60 000 ft. |
| Engines | Double | Single |
| Size | Large | Small |
| Maneuverability | Better | Not as good |
| Operate on Carriers? | No | Yes |
| Cost | US $150 million | US $96 million |
| Maintenance | More | Less |
| Payload | Larger | Smaller |
| Vectored thrusting | Yes (more maneuverable) | No |
| Avionics (equipment like radar) | Better | Not as good |
2 comments:
Cheaper is not always better! I think the F22 is the best plane ever built.
Better adjust your price numbers. Wouldn't want taxpayers to think they're being raped on both planes by the same percentage by the same company...
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