Both aircraft feature stealth technology and radar-absorbent materials. F-22 has steel marble-like radar cross-section. F-35 has significantly reduced radar cross-section
BAE Systems was established in 1999 through the merger of Marconi Electronic Systems and British Aerospace. The company is the largest manufacturer in Britain and the largest defence contractor in Europe. It is the seventh-largest global defence contractor based on 2021 revenues
AESA is a computer-controlled phased array antenna that steers radio waves electronically. Each antenna element is connected to a small solid-state transmit/receive module. AESA is more advanced than passive electronically scanned array (PESA)
Founded as Aviation Squadrons in 1911 by Ottoman Empire. Became Air Force branch in 1920 under Turkish Grand National Assembly. Reorganized into separate command in 1944
US maintained fifth generation fighter monopoly after USSR's collapse. F-22 entered service in 2005, F-35 in 2017. F-22 designed as heavy air superiority fighter, F-35 as versatile light fighter
F-35 incorporates significant enhancements from predecessor programs. Program reduced aircraft size and weight through federated subsystem integration. Integrated flight controls, power systems, and environmental control systems. Life-cycle cost reduction projected at 2-3% compared to legacy systems