F-14 Tomcat vs Su-35 Flanker-E

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 🇺🇸 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 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
Wing area 52.5 m² ◉
Wingspan 19.6 m â—‰
Height 4.9 m â—‰
Length 19.1 m â—‰
Maximum speed 2485 km/h â—‰
Operational range 3,000 km â—‰
Service ceiling 17,069 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 33,724 kg â—‰
Empty weight 18,191 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 22,408 kgf â—‰
Wing area 62.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 15.0 m â—‰
Height 6.0 m â—‰
Length 22.0 m â—‰
Maximum speed 2500 km/h â—‰
Operational range 3,600 km â—‰
Service ceiling 18,000 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 34,000 kg â—‰
Empty weight 18,400 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 27,400 kgf â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-14 Tomcat or Su-35 Flanker-E?
The Su-35 Flanker-E is faster with a maximum speed of 2,500 km/h compared to the F-14 Tomcat's 2,485 km/h, a difference of 15 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-14 Tomcat or Su-35 Flanker-E?
The Su-35 Flanker-E has a longer range at 3,600 km compared to the F-14 Tomcat's 3,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-14 Tomcat 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 F-14 Tomcat's 17,069 meters (56,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-14 Tomcat or Su-35 Flanker-E?
The Su-35 Flanker-E has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 34,000 kg compared to the F-14 Tomcat's 33,724 kg.
Which is larger, the F-14 Tomcat or Su-35 Flanker-E?
The Su-35 Flanker-E 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-35 Flanker-E?
The Su-35 Flanker-E is more expensive at approximately $83 million per unit compared to the F-14 Tomcat at $38 million.
Which entered service first, the F-14 Tomcat or Su-35 Flanker-E?
The F-14 Tomcat entered service first in 1972, 42 years before the Su-35 Flanker-E which entered service in 2014.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-14 Tomcat or Su-35 Flanker-E?
The F-14 Tomcat has been produced in greater numbers with 712 units compared to 151 units of the Su-35 Flanker-E.