F-22 and F-35 are the most ambitious fighter programs in the Western world to have produced aircraft ready for combat, although the F-35 is currently restricted to a limited initial operating capability and is not yet ready for medium or high intensity engagements.

The F-22 uses a much higher end more costly airframe, but has suffered from a difficulty incorporating upgrades and very high maintenance issues which along with its low production run mean it is likely to be retired from service decades ahead of the lower maintenance but more modern F-35 or even the old F-15. The F-22 and F-35 are set to continue to define the fifth generation for many years to come.

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