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EMB-314 Super Tucano vs Su-27 Flanker

EMB-314 Super Tucano vs Su-27 Flanker at a glance — top speed 590 vs 2,500 km/h, range 2,855 vs 3,530 km, max takeoff weight 5,400 vs 30,000 kg, built 260 vs 680 units.

Embraer EMB-314 Super Tucano combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇧🇷 EMB-314 Super Tucano
Sukhoi Su-27 Flanker combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Su-27 Flanker
Specifications
EMB-314 Super Tucano Su-27 Flanker
Origin country 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Embraer Sukhoi
First flight 2 June 1999 20 May 1977
Year introduced 2003 1985
Number produced 260 units 680 units
Average unit price $10 million $30 million
Wing area 19.4 m² 62.0 m²
Wingspan 11.1 m 14.7 m
Height 4.0 m 5.9 m
Length 11.4 m 21.9 m
Maximum speed 590 km/h 2500 km/h
Operational range 2,855 km 3,530 km
Service ceiling 10,668 m 18,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,400 kg 30,000 kg
Empty weight 3,200 kg 16,300 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,196 kW 2 x 12,502 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the EMB-314 Super Tucano or Su-27 Flanker?
The Su-27 Flanker is faster with a maximum speed of 2,500 km/h compared to the EMB-314 Super Tucano's 590 km/h, a difference of 1,910 km/h.
Which has longer range, the EMB-314 Super Tucano or Su-27 Flanker?
The Su-27 Flanker has a longer range at 3,530 km compared to the EMB-314 Super Tucano's 2,855 km.
Which can fly higher, the EMB-314 Super Tucano or Su-27 Flanker?
The Su-27 Flanker has a higher service ceiling at 18,500 meters (60,695 ft) compared to the EMB-314 Super Tucano's 10,668 meters (35,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the EMB-314 Super Tucano or Su-27 Flanker?
The Su-27 Flanker has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 30,000 kg compared to the EMB-314 Super Tucano's 5,400 kg.
Which is larger, the EMB-314 Super Tucano or Su-27 Flanker?
The Su-27 Flanker is longer at 21.9 meters compared to the EMB-314 Super Tucano's 11.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the EMB-314 Super Tucano or Su-27 Flanker?
The Su-27 Flanker is more expensive at approximately $30 million per unit compared to the EMB-314 Super Tucano at $10 million.
Which entered service first, the EMB-314 Super Tucano or Su-27 Flanker?
The Su-27 Flanker entered service first in 1985, 18 years before the EMB-314 Super Tucano which entered service in 2003.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the EMB-314 Super Tucano or Su-27 Flanker?
The Su-27 Flanker has been produced in greater numbers with 680 units compared to 260 units of the EMB-314 Super Tucano.