U bliskoj borbi (dogfight), Su-57 pobjedjuje. U BVR (Beyond Visual Range – izvan vizuelnog dometa) borbi, F-35 ga može "skinuti" prije nego što Su-57 uopće zna gdje je.
Comparing the Su-57 Felon F-35 Lightning II reveals two fundamentally different military doctrines: the American focus on all-aspect stealth and information dominance versus the Russian priority on supermaneuverability and high-speed interception. Core Philosophical Differences F-35 Lightning II (The "Tactical Marathoner"): su 57 protiv f 35