F-35 vs F-22 vs F-16: The Ultimate 2025 Fighter Jet Showdown
The F-35, with over 1,000 delivered by 2025, costs $80–$100 million per jet and is produced at about 150 units annually. The F-22, limited to 195 built, reaches Mach 2.25+ and receives new sensors in 2025. The F-16 remains the most widely used, with 4,600 produced and operational costs under $22,000 per flight hour. Boeing leads the USAF’s NGAD program, aiming for over 185 fighters by the late 2020s.