Similar, yes, but this is literally near identical. Try it yourself, google the sticks from an F-14, F-15, and F-16. The -14 and -15 sticks are closer to each other than the 16's stick, which is the same layout as the X55. It even has that weird pinky trigger and matching hat switches (with the exception of the bottom left hat, which is a slightly different shape).Yeah, all modern fighter sticks kind of look very similar. Even the old CH ones did. However, the Buttons are much more comfortable than the ones on the Warthog (replica, so made to be used with gloves... :D ) and most importantly it has the better control opportunities on the throttle unit while offering dual throttles.
I'll probably get one myself for space stuff and keep the Warthog center mounted for simming.