F-22 Raptor vs. Russia's Su-57: A Stealth Fighter Showdown

Both are "fifth-generation" combat aircraft that utilize advanced avionics, stealth technology, low-probability-of-intercept radar (LPIR), agile airframes, and supercruise performance. Each also featured highly integrated computer systems that are capable of networking with other elements within the battlespace for situational awareness and C3 (command, control and communications) capabilities.

Breaking Down the Stealth Fighters  - F-22

The F-22 was the first of the fifth-generation aircraft. It was developed as an air dominance/air superiority fighter, but could also be employed in other roles including ground attack, electronic warfare and signals intelligence capabilities. The Russian Su-57 was also developed to be capable of engaging in aerial combat, as well as being able to conduct ground and maritime strikes.

The Raptor could be described as a far more "mature" platform, as it first entered service in 2005. Originally the United States Air Force had planned to buy a total of 750 of the F-22s, but the program was cut to just 187 aircraft due to the high cost, a lack of real air-to-air missiles during the Global War on Terror, and a ban on exports. In addition, the U.S. military should develop the more versatile F-35 Lightning II, and as a result, the last F-22 was delivered in 2012.

[rosevillerod]

After watching Russia’s abysmal performance in Ukraine, it is hard to imagine the SU57 networking with anything infantry related in a combined arms operation.

[richardm]

The Su 57 is only 4th generation. It will lose to the F35 head-to-head. Even if it were worth anything, Russia has only 78 of them versus over 500 F35's.

[queasylagumo]

It seems I have to keep reminding people, the United States is the only nation with a true stealth fighter. And we have two of them