If we speak of specific capabilties: The F-22, F-15C/D/E/EX and F/A-18C/D/E/F are better at air superiority. The F-15E and -EX are better at ground attack. The A-10 is better at close air support. The F-16 (all its variants...) is on par with the F-35 on all counts except for stealth and STOVL.
The only thing the F-35 has a decisive advantage in is STOVL capability. Everything else is compromised to achieve the "one plane fits all" vision; the F-35 is a jack of all trades, master of none.
The only thing the F-35 has a decisive advantage in is STOVL capability. Everything else is compromised to achieve the "one plane fits all" vision; the F-35 is a jack of all trades, master of none.