Developed as an air superiority fighter in the late 1980s as part of the United States Air Force's Advanced Tactical Fighter (ATF) program, the F-22 won out over a competing design from Northrop and McDonnell Douglas – the YF-23.
On paper, the J-20 has some advantages while the F-22 boasts others. Practically, however, as General Kenneth Wilsbach, head of U.S. Air Forces Pacific said “I don’t think that [the J-20] is a dominating aircraft at this point, compared to what we have.” While the Chinese aerospace industry is undoubtedly making great strides in producing advanced aircraft, the U.S. still has
When it comes to versatility, the F-35 certainly takes the cake. Three F-35 variants exist for the Air Force, Navy, and Marine Corps, all equipped with specialized modifications for each service.
As the world’s first-ever fifth-generation platform, the F-22 has legendary connotations. The stealthier, faster, and more maneuverable fighter platform has wowed industry experts and aviation buffs alike since it entered service with the Air Force several decades ago.