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F-15 Eagle vs Su-30 Flanker-C

McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-15 Eagle
Sukhoi Su-30 Flanker-C combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Su-30 Flanker-C
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Specifications
F-15 Eagle Su-30 Flanker-C
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer McDonnell Douglas Sukhoi
First flight 27 July 1972 30 December 1989
Year introduced 1976 1996
Number produced 1198 units 630 units
Average unit price $29 million $37 million
Wing area 56.5 m² 62.0 m²
Wingspan 13.1 m 14.7 m
Height 5.6 m 6.4 m
Length 19.4 m 21.9 m
Maximum speed 2655 km/h 2125 km/h
Operational range 3,971 km 3,000 km
Service ceiling 19,812 m 17,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 30,844 kg 33,000 kg
Empty weight 12,701 kg 17,700 kg
Total thrust 2 x 7,915 kgf 2 x 12,497 kgf
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Overview

The F-15 Eagle and the Su-30 Flanker-C are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by McDonnell Douglas and Sukhoi respectively.

Top speed is 2,655 km/h for the F-15 Eagle vs 2,125 km/h for the Su-30 Flanker-C. The F-15 Eagle has an operational range of 3,971 km vs 3,000 km for the Su-30 Flanker-C. The F-15 Eagle operates at altitudes up to 19,812 m compared to 17,500 m for the Su-30 Flanker-C.

The F-15 Eagle has been produced in 1,198 units vs 630 for the Su-30 Flanker-C. Unit cost is $29M for the F-15 Eagle vs $37M for the Su-30 Flanker-C. The F-15 Eagle first flew 17 years before the Su-30 Flanker-C (1972 vs 1989).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-15 Eagle or Su-30 Flanker-C?
The F-15 Eagle is faster with a maximum speed of 2,655 km/h compared to the Su-30 Flanker-C's 2,125 km/h, a difference of 530 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-15 Eagle or Su-30 Flanker-C?
The F-15 Eagle has a longer range at 3,971 km compared to the Su-30 Flanker-C's 3,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-15 Eagle or Su-30 Flanker-C?
The F-15 Eagle has a higher service ceiling at 19,812 meters (65,000 ft) compared to the Su-30 Flanker-C's 17,500 meters (57,414 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-15 Eagle or Su-30 Flanker-C?
The Su-30 Flanker-C has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 33,000 kg compared to the F-15 Eagle's 30,844 kg.
Which is larger, the F-15 Eagle or Su-30 Flanker-C?
The Su-30 Flanker-C is longer at 21.9 meters compared to the F-15 Eagle's 19.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-15 Eagle or Su-30 Flanker-C?
The Su-30 Flanker-C is more expensive at approximately $37 million per unit compared to the F-15 Eagle at $29 million.
Which entered service first, the F-15 Eagle or Su-30 Flanker-C?
The F-15 Eagle entered service first in 1976, 20 years before the Su-30 Flanker-C which entered service in 1996.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-15 Eagle or Su-30 Flanker-C?
The F-15 Eagle has been produced in greater numbers with 1,198 units compared to 630 units of the Su-30 Flanker-C.