[diogenes ghost]

"Do you know of another....that can defeat the F-35?"

ANY gen4 fighter can whip it. As one expert said "it can't climb, can't turn, can't run".

It is not intended as an air superiority fighter, and will require escort in any defended airspace.

SU-35, Eurofighter, Rafale, Gripen, and many others will devour it.

[Mariner]

""it can't climb, can't turn, can't run"."

Sure, in a dogfight with guns, it would be toast.

But that's NOT how modern air engagements occur. They are almost always from 20+ miles...and 50+ is not unheard of.

Radar signature, avionics and weapons are the deciding factors...along with tactics.

With US avionics and weapons, even the old F4 Phantom is an adequate platform.

And the other platforms you mention would not stand a chance.