F-14 Tomcat vs Su-33 Flanker-D

Overview

The F-14 Tomcat and the Su-33 Flanker-D are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Grumman and Sukhoi respectively.

Top speed is 2,485 km/h for the F-14 Tomcat vs 2,300 km/h for the Su-33 Flanker-D. The F-14 Tomcat has an operational range of 3,000 km vs 3,000 km for the Su-33 Flanker-D. The Su-33 Flanker-D operates at altitudes up to 18,000 m compared to 17,069 m for the F-14 Tomcat.

The F-14 Tomcat has been produced in 712 units vs 22 for the Su-33 Flanker-D. Unit cost is $38M for the F-14 Tomcat vs $45M for the Su-33 Flanker-D. The F-14 Tomcat first flew 29 years before the Su-33 Flanker-D (1970 vs 1999).

American supersonic, twin-engine fighter jet, dominant during the Cold War, extensively deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts.
Grumman F-14 Tomcat Combat profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Grumman
First flight 21 December 1970
Year introduced 1972
Number produced 712 units
Average unit price $38 million
Russian carrier-based multirole fighter, developed in the late 1980s, primarily deployed on the Admiral Kuznetsov aircraft carrier.
Sukhoi Su-33 Flanker-D Combat profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Sukhoi
First flight 29 April 1999
Year introduced 1994
Number produced 22 units
Average unit price $45 million
Wing area 52.5 mΒ²
Wingspan 19.6 m β—‰
Height 4.9 m β—‰
Length 19.1 m β—‰
Maximum speed 2485 km/h β—‰
Operational range 3,000 km β—‰
Service ceiling 17,069 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 33,724 kg β—‰
Empty weight 18,191 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 11,204 kgf β—‰
Wing area -- mΒ²
Wingspan 15.0 m β—‰
Height 6.0 m β—‰
Length 22.0 m β—‰
Maximum speed 2300 km/h β—‰
Operational range 3,000 km β—‰
Service ceiling 18,000 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 33,000 kg β—‰
Empty weight 14,800 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 7,600 kgf β—‰

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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, 22 years before the Su-33 Flanker-D which entered service in 1994.
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.