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If the F-22 gets the same boost other fighters get from full burner then the F-22 is at least capable of mach 2.7 and might break mach 3.
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Without movable inlets, this probably isn't feasible. Also, I've heard that the materials used on the F-22 won't tolerate the heat generated by that kind of speed. No doubt the F-22 has the thrust for mach 3, but not the design.
In my opinion, the PAK-FA will be a stealth plane comparable to the RCS of the Raptor. It won't have nearly the level of integrated avionics or classified technologies, but it will be an amazing aerobatic performer with a large and powerful radar.
The reason I believe that its RCS will be similar to that of the Raptor is that the Raptor was designed in the 1980's. The Russians are surely that far along in their research.