F-22 Raptor vs Su-57 Felon
F-22 Raptor
US 5th-gen air superiority fighter, world's most advanced
Absolute air dominance and stealth superiority
Su-57 Felon
Russia's 5th-gen stealth fighter by Sukhoi
Russian air force air superiority and interception
Short Answer
The F-22 Raptor is the world's best air superiority fighter with unmatched stealth, supercruise, and a flawless combat-readiness record. The Su-57 Felon is Russia's 5th-gen answer with superior raw speed and supermaneuverability but only ~30 produced and inferior stealth. The F-22 wins decisively in any realistic engagement scenario.
Our Verdict
The F-22 dominates in stealth, sensor fusion, and combat readiness. The Su-57 has impressive flight performance on paper but lacks production numbers, proven stealth, and real combat experience. The F-22 remains the world's most feared air superiority fighter.
Choose F-22 Raptor if
Absolute air dominance and stealth superiority
Choose Su-57 Felon if
Russian air force air superiority and interception
Key Differences at a Glance
Key Differences
F-22 Raptor
0.0001 m² (superior)🏆
Su-57 Felon
0.1-1 m² (estimated)
F-22 Raptor
Mach 2.25🏆
Su-57 Felon
Mach 2.0
F-22 Raptor
Mach 1.82🏆
Su-57 Felon
Mach 1.6 (claimed)
F-22 Raptor
2,960 km
Su-57 Felon
3,500 km🏆
F-22 Raptor
187🏆
Su-57 Felon
~30
F-22 Raptor
$150M+
Su-57 Felon
$35-50M (estimated)🏆
F-22 Raptor
2D (pitch only)
Su-57 Felon
3D (pitch + yaw)🏆
F-22 Raptor
2005🏆
Su-57 Felon
2020
Pros & Cons
F-22 Raptor
Pros
- Best stealth of any fighter (0.0001m² RCS)
- Supercruise at Mach 1.82 without afterburner
- Supermaneuverability with thrust vectoring
- Advanced AN/APG-77 AESA radar
- 187 produced, all combat-ready
- 20+ years of operational maturity
Cons
- $150M+ per unit (most expensive fighter)
- Production ended in 2011
- Limited ground-attack role
- Export banned (US only)
- Older avionics vs F-35
Su-57 Felon
Pros
- Mach 2.0 top speed
- 3D thrust vectoring (supermaneuverable)
- Long range (3,500 km ferry)
- Internal weapons bays
- Dual engines (Saturn AL-41F1)
- Cheaper than Western 5th-gen fighters
Cons
- Only ~30 produced as of 2026
- Inferior stealth (estimated 0.1-1m² RCS)
- Limited sensor fusion capability
- No allied operators
- Engine reliability concerns
- No proven combat record vs peer adversaries
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Frequently Asked Questions
Almost certainly yes. The F-22's stealth advantage means it would detect and engage the Su-57 long before visual range. Even in a close-range dogfight, the F-22's thrust-to-weight ratio and pilot training give it the edge. The Su-57's 3D thrust vectoring is impressive but hasn't been proven against a peer opponent.
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