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F-14 Tomcat vs Su-35 Flanker-E

Grumman F-14 Tomcat combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-14 Tomcat
Sukhoi Su-35 Flanker-E combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Su-35 Flanker-E
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Specifications
F-14 Tomcat Su-35 Flanker-E
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Grumman Sukhoi
First flight 21 December 1970 29 April 1999
Year introduced 1972 2014
Number produced 712 units 151 units
Average unit price $38 million $83 million
Wing area 52.5 m² 62.0 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 2500 km/h
Operational range 3,000 km 3,600 km
Service ceiling 17,069 m 18,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 33,724 kg 34,000 kg
Empty weight 18,191 kg 18,400 kg
Total thrust 2 x 11,204 kgf 2 x 13,700 kgf
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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.