A-10 Thunderbolt II vs Su-57 Felon
Overview
The A-10 Thunderbolt II and the Su-57 Felon are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Fairchild Republic and Sukhoi respectively.
The Su-57 Felon reaches 2,135 km/h — 3.2x the A-10 Thunderbolt II's 675 km/h. The A-10 Thunderbolt II has an operational range of 463 km vs 3,500 km for the Su-57 Felon. The Su-57 Felon operates at altitudes up to 20,000 m compared to 13,716 m for the A-10 Thunderbolt II.
The A-10 Thunderbolt II has been produced in 716 units vs 32 for the Su-57 Felon. Unit cost is $20M for the A-10 Thunderbolt II vs $42M for the Su-57 Felon. The A-10 Thunderbolt II first flew 38 years before the Su-57 Felon (1972 vs 2010).
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Fairchild Republic |
| First flight | 10 May 1972 |
| Year introduced | 1975 |
| Number produced | 716 units |
| Average unit price | $20 million |
| Russian stealth fighter, developed in the modern era, with first operational deployment in Syrian conflict of 2020. | |
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| Origin country | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Sukhoi |
| First flight | 29 January 2010 |
| Year introduced | 2020 |
| Number produced | 32 units |
| Average unit price | $42 million |
| Wing area | 47.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 17.5 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.5 m ◉ |
| Length | 16.3 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 675 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 463 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 13,716 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 22,680 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 11,321 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 4,112 kgf ◉ |
| Wing area | 78.8 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 14.1 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.6 m ◉ |
| Length | 20.1 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 2135 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 3,500 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 20,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 35,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 18,500 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 14,480 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the A-10 Thunderbolt II or Su-57 Felon?
The Su-57 Felon is faster with a maximum speed of 2,135 km/h compared to the A-10 Thunderbolt II's 675 km/h, a difference of 1,460 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A-10 Thunderbolt II or Su-57 Felon?
The Su-57 Felon has a longer range at 3,500 km compared to the A-10 Thunderbolt II's 463 km.
Which can fly higher, the A-10 Thunderbolt II or Su-57 Felon?
The Su-57 Felon has a higher service ceiling at 20,000 meters (65,616 ft) compared to the A-10 Thunderbolt II's 13,716 meters (45,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the A-10 Thunderbolt II or Su-57 Felon?
The Su-57 Felon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 35,000 kg compared to the A-10 Thunderbolt II's 22,680 kg.
Which is larger, the A-10 Thunderbolt II or Su-57 Felon?
The Su-57 Felon is longer at 20.1 meters compared to the A-10 Thunderbolt II's 16.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A-10 Thunderbolt II or Su-57 Felon?
The Su-57 Felon is more expensive at approximately $42 million per unit compared to the A-10 Thunderbolt II at $20 million.
Which entered service first, the A-10 Thunderbolt II or Su-57 Felon?
The A-10 Thunderbolt II entered service first in 1975, 45 years before the Su-57 Felon which entered service in 2020.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A-10 Thunderbolt II or Su-57 Felon?
The A-10 Thunderbolt II has been produced in greater numbers with 716 units compared to 32 units of the Su-57 Felon.