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US is a world leader in these fields by a large margin. Russia for example still does not have any operational AESA radar and does not have any operational FLIR targeting system (like Litening or Sniper). Neither Russian nor Chinese will have a system like DAS. Neither Russian nor Chinese have HMD taking a role of HUD. Pakfa does not have EOTS. Chinese do copy EOTS. but copy never will be same as original.Doubtful, any modern fighter comes with all around IR sensors, RWR or AESA radar. The Chinese even copied EOTS, although that hardly is a big advantage anyway and Chinese and Russian fighters are suppose to have a proper IRST contrary to the F35, besides the IR missiles to use it.
F-35 currently is the only stealth fighter with proven 2000 lb internal carriage capability. It has also huge internal fuel - similar to much larger F-22.Again doubtful, J20 and the T50 should offer more in both areas, not to forget that the range requirements were not met and reduced during the development.