A-37 Dragonfly vs Su-35 Flanker-E

Overview

The A-37 Dragonfly and the Su-35 Flanker-E are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Cessna and Sukhoi respectively.

The Su-35 Flanker-E reaches 2,500 km/h — 3.1x the A-37 Dragonfly's 816 km/h. The A-37 Dragonfly has an operational range of 740 km vs 3,600 km for the Su-35 Flanker-E. The Su-35 Flanker-E operates at altitudes up to 18,000 m compared to 12,730 m for the A-37 Dragonfly. At 34,000 kg MTOW, the Su-35 Flanker-E is 5.4x the A-37 Dragonfly's 6,350 kg.

The A-37 Dragonfly has been produced in 577 units vs 151 for the Su-35 Flanker-E. Unit cost is $0.16M for the A-37 Dragonfly vs $83M for the Su-35 Flanker-E. The A-37 Dragonfly first flew 35 years before the Su-35 Flanker-E (1964 vs 1999).

A-37 Dragonfly

Vietnam War-era American light attack aircraft, extensively deployed in close air support and counter-insurgency operations.
Cessna A-37 Dragonfly Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna
First flight 1 October 1964
Year introduced 1967
Number produced 577 units
Average unit price $160K
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Su-35 Flanker-E

Russian multirole fighter, heralded from the late Cold War era, extensively deployed for air superiority and ground attack missions.
Sukhoi Su-35 Flanker-E Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Sukhoi
First flight 29 April 1999
Year introduced 2014
Number produced 151 units
Average unit price $83 million
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A-37 Dragonfly

Wing area 17.1 m² ◉
Wingspan 10.9 m ◉
Height 2.7 m ◉
Length 8.6 m ◉
Maximum speed 816 km/h ◉
Operational range 740 km ◉
Service ceiling 12,730 m ◉
Max. takeoff weight 6,350 kg ◉
Empty weight 2,817 kg ◉
Total thrust 2 x 1,293 kgf ◉

Su-35 Flanker-E

Wing area 62.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 15.0 m ◉
Height 6.0 m ◉
Length 22.0 m ◉
Maximum speed 2500 km/h ◉
Operational range 3,600 km ◉
Service ceiling 18,000 m ◉
Max. takeoff weight 34,000 kg ◉
Empty weight 18,400 kg ◉
Total thrust 2 x 13,700 kgf ◉

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the A-37 Dragonfly or Su-35 Flanker-E?
The Su-35 Flanker-E is faster with a maximum speed of 2,500 km/h compared to the A-37 Dragonfly's 816 km/h, a difference of 1,684 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A-37 Dragonfly or Su-35 Flanker-E?
The Su-35 Flanker-E has a longer range at 3,600 km compared to the A-37 Dragonfly's 740 km.
Which can fly higher, the A-37 Dragonfly or Su-35 Flanker-E?
The Su-35 Flanker-E has a higher service ceiling at 18,000 meters (59,055 ft) compared to the A-37 Dragonfly's 12,730 meters (41,765 ft).
Which is heavier, the A-37 Dragonfly or Su-35 Flanker-E?
The Su-35 Flanker-E has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 34,000 kg compared to the A-37 Dragonfly's 6,350 kg.
Which is larger, the A-37 Dragonfly or Su-35 Flanker-E?
The Su-35 Flanker-E is longer at 22.0 meters compared to the A-37 Dragonfly's 8.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A-37 Dragonfly or Su-35 Flanker-E?
The Su-35 Flanker-E is more expensive at approximately $83 million per unit compared to the A-37 Dragonfly at $0.2 million.
Which entered service first, the A-37 Dragonfly or Su-35 Flanker-E?
The A-37 Dragonfly entered service first in 1967, 47 years before the Su-35 Flanker-E which entered service in 2014.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A-37 Dragonfly or Su-35 Flanker-E?
The A-37 Dragonfly has been produced in greater numbers with 577 units compared to 151 units of the Su-35 Flanker-E.

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