F-15 Eagle vs Su-37 Super Flanker

Overview

The F-15 Eagle and the Su-37 Super Flanker are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by McDonnell Douglas and Sukhoi respectively.

Top speed is 2,655 km/h for the F-15 Eagle vs 2,494 km/h for the Su-37 Super Flanker. The F-15 Eagle has an operational range of 3,971 km vs 3,300 km for the Su-37 Super Flanker. The F-15 Eagle operates at altitudes up to 19,812 m compared to 18,000 m for the Su-37 Super Flanker.

The F-15 Eagle has been produced in 1,198 units vs 1 for the Su-37 Super Flanker. Unit cost is $29M for the F-15 Eagle vs $70M for the Su-37 Super Flanker. The F-15 Eagle first flew 24 years before the Su-37 Super Flanker (1972 vs 1996).

American twin-engine, all-weather tactical fighter, prominent during Cold War, deployed extensively in Middle East conflicts.
McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle Combat profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer McDonnell Douglas
First flight 27 July 1972
Year introduced 1976
Number produced 1198 units
Average unit price $29 million
Russian multirole fighter, operational from mid-1990s, renowned for supermaneuverability and not largely distributed outside experimental use.
Sukhoi Su-37 Super Flanker Combat profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡·πŸ‡Ί Russia
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Sukhoi
First flight 12 April 1996
Year introduced 1997
Number produced 1 units
Average unit price $70 million
Wing area 56.5 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 13.1 m β—‰
Height 5.6 m β—‰
Length 19.4 m β—‰
Maximum speed 2655 km/h β—‰
Operational range 3,971 km β—‰
Service ceiling 19,812 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 30,844 kg β—‰
Empty weight 12,701 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 7,915 kgf β—‰
Wing area 62.0 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 14.7 m β—‰
Height 6.4 m β—‰
Length 22.2 m β—‰
Maximum speed 2494 km/h β—‰
Operational range 3,300 km β—‰
Service ceiling 18,000 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 35,000 kg β—‰
Empty weight 18,500 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 7,598 kgf β—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-15 Eagle or Su-37 Super Flanker?
The F-15 Eagle is faster with a maximum speed of 2,655 km/h compared to the Su-37 Super Flanker's 2,494 km/h, a difference of 161 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-15 Eagle or Su-37 Super Flanker?
The F-15 Eagle has a longer range at 3,971 km compared to the Su-37 Super Flanker's 3,300 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-15 Eagle or Su-37 Super Flanker?
The F-15 Eagle has a higher service ceiling at 19,812 meters (65,000 ft) compared to the Su-37 Super Flanker's 18,000 meters (59,055 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-15 Eagle or Su-37 Super Flanker?
The Su-37 Super Flanker has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 35,000 kg compared to the F-15 Eagle's 30,844 kg.
Which is larger, the F-15 Eagle or Su-37 Super Flanker?
The Su-37 Super Flanker is longer at 22.2 meters compared to the F-15 Eagle's 19.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-15 Eagle or Su-37 Super Flanker?
The Su-37 Super Flanker is more expensive at approximately $70 million per unit compared to the F-15 Eagle at $29 million.
Which entered service first, the F-15 Eagle or Su-37 Super Flanker?
The F-15 Eagle entered service first in 1976, 21 years before the Su-37 Super Flanker which entered service in 1997.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-15 Eagle or Su-37 Super Flanker?
The F-15 Eagle has been produced in greater numbers with 1,198 units compared to 1 units of the Su-37 Super Flanker.