Larson told WAVY that the F-22 is “the only aircraft in the U.S. military inventory with thrust vectoring.

I got to see the F-22 Raptor show off its insane thrust vectoring capabilities—and it was nothing short of jaw-dropping. From the falling leaf maneuver to J-turns and tail slides, this aircraft ...

Aircrew: 1 The F-22’s Thrust Vectoring System Is Second to None Contributing significantly to the F-22’s maneuverability is its thrust vectoring system.

Even with the 3D thrust vectoring and canard-like extensions, the Su-57 isn't quite as maneuverable as an F-22 Raptor.

The thrust vectoring flaps are another feature that contributes to the F-22's unique look. The exhaust-mounted flaps aren't an aesthetic choice.

These include afterburners, which are crucial for the speeds the F-22 is known for, and two-dimensional thrust-vectoring nozzles, which are the reason the craft is as agile and maneuverable as it is.

The F-35 meanwhile is equipped to serve in an air superiority role, albeit not as superlatively as the F-22. The F-35 lacks the F-22’s maneuverability, despite also having thrust vectoring engines.