Between F-35 anf F-22, which is considered the best, and tell me why?

Question

Comparison and Contrast of the Finest fighter jets.

Answer 1

The first question is best at what? The F-22 was designed as a pure air superiority fighter with some ground attack capability. The F-35 is primarily an attacker that can act as an effective fighter. The two are meant to be used in very different roles. For fighting, that is engaging other aircraft, the F-22 is absolutely superior. It has higher speed (including supercruise), more maneuverabilty, and an incredible sensor and communications suite. Its sensors and communications are good enough for it to act as a "mini AWACS", supplying information to and commanding numerous fighters. Not only that, but it can launch AMRAAMS without painting a target first, using a linkup with AWACS. This means it can shoot at an enemy without giving it any clue it's even there before the shot. The only thing the F-22 is missing is a helmet mounted sight, and that is expected to be integrated soon. Where the F-35 steps in is with ground attack capability. The F-22 was designed with a weapons bay that is too short for any but a couple of our air to ground weapons. This severely limits its abilty to hit targets on the ground. The F-35 is capable of employing our entire air to ground enventory. This makes it a much more effective attacker. These planes were designed to compliment each other. A mixed group would be the most horrifying thing for an enemy to face. Since you referred to them as fighters, I have to assume you're reffering to their air to air capability. In this case, I have to place the F-22 well on top. It's the ultimate fighter, a true follow-on to the F-15 (which has never been shot down by another fighter, by the way). The F-35 is a replacement for the F-16, with similiar performance. The JSF is an awesome fighter, but not good enough to take a Raptor.

Answer 2

The f-35 because it is safer, faster, and has way more weapons that are more advanced. It is also designed to beat the previously best plane, the MIG 29, and it did so it is the best.

Answer 3

F-35 would be cooler if its larger and has twin engines. Its small size would be its downfall compare to more muscular russian flankers. Raptors would be no question about its greatness but it will be produced in relatively small numbers so its impact would not be that great either.