1) Almost every fighter is now "multi-role." So the word really doesn't add any meaning. 2) Stealth is now table stakes for fighting a peer or near peer oppone

1) Almost every fighter is now "multi-role." So the word really doesn't add any meaning. 2) Stealth is now table stakes for fighting a peer or near peer opponent. Modern A2AD systems are extremely difficult for non-stealth fighters and bombers to counter. Sure, you can soften them up with Tomahawks, but even those are starting to be less effective. (which is why the US has been developing JAASM and LRASM). 3) While stealth does add costs, especially in maintenance routines, compared to software and systems costs, it's not as significant. And stealth generally doesn't affect performance; the F-35 is an excellent aircraft in terms of range and maneuverability, as is the F-22, the Chinese J-20 and FC-31.