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F-14 Tomcat vs Su-33 Flanker-D

F-14 Tomcat vs Su-33 Flanker-D at a glance — top speed 2,485 vs 2,300 km/h, range 3,000 vs 3,000 km, max takeoff weight 33,724 vs 33,000 kg, built 712 vs 22 units.

Grumman F-14 Tomcat combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-14 Tomcat
Sukhoi Su-33 Flanker-D combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Su-33 Flanker-D
Specifications
F-14 Tomcat Su-33 Flanker-D
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Grumman Sukhoi
First flight 21 December 1970 17 August 1987
Year introduced 1972 1998
Number produced 712 units 22 units
Average unit price $38 million $45 million
Wing area 52.5 m² -- m²
Wingspan 19.6 m 15.0 m
Height 4.9 m 6.0 m
Length 19.1 m 22.0 m
Maximum speed 2485 km/h 2300 km/h
Operational range 3,000 km 3,000 km
Service ceiling 17,069 m 18,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 33,724 kg 33,000 kg
Empty weight 18,191 kg 14,800 kg
Total thrust 2 x 12,224 kgf 2 x 12,797 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-14 Tomcat or Su-33 Flanker-D?
The F-14 Tomcat is faster with a maximum speed of 2,485 km/h compared to the Su-33 Flanker-D's 2,300 km/h, a difference of 185 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-14 Tomcat or Su-33 Flanker-D?
The Su-33 Flanker-D has a longer range at 3,000 km compared to the F-14 Tomcat's 3,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-14 Tomcat or Su-33 Flanker-D?
The Su-33 Flanker-D has a higher service ceiling at 18,000 meters (59,055 ft) compared to the F-14 Tomcat's 17,069 meters (56,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-14 Tomcat or Su-33 Flanker-D?
The F-14 Tomcat has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 33,724 kg compared to the Su-33 Flanker-D's 33,000 kg.
Which is larger, the F-14 Tomcat or Su-33 Flanker-D?
The Su-33 Flanker-D is longer at 22.0 meters compared to the F-14 Tomcat's 19.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-14 Tomcat or Su-33 Flanker-D?
The Su-33 Flanker-D is more expensive at approximately $45 million per unit compared to the F-14 Tomcat at $38 million.
Which entered service first, the F-14 Tomcat or Su-33 Flanker-D?
The F-14 Tomcat entered service first in 1972, 26 years before the Su-33 Flanker-D which entered service in 1998.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-14 Tomcat or Su-33 Flanker-D?
The F-14 Tomcat has been produced in greater numbers with 712 units compared to 22 units of the Su-33 Flanker-D.