F-15E Strike Eagle vs Su-35 Flanker-E

American all-weather multirole strike fighter, prominent in the Gulf War for precision strike and deep interdiction missions.
Picture of F-15E Strike Eagle
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer McDonnell Douglas
First flight 11 December 1986
Year introduced 1986
Number produced 525 units
Average unit price $87 million
Russian multirole fighter, heralded from the late Cold War era, extensively deployed for air superiority and ground attack missions.
Picture of Su-35 Flanker-E
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 56.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 13.1 m â—‰
Height 5.6 m â—‰
Length 19.4 m â—‰
Maximum speed 2655 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,272 km â—‰
Service ceiling 18,288 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 36,741 kg â—‰
Empty weight 14,379 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 26,308 kgf â—‰
Profile drawing of McDonnell Douglas F-15E Strike Eagle
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—‰
Profile drawing of Sukhoi Su-35 Flanker-E

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-15E Strike Eagle or Su-35 Flanker-E?
The F-15E Strike Eagle is faster with a maximum speed of 2,655 km/h compared to the Su-35 Flanker-E's 2,500 km/h, a difference of 155 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-15E Strike Eagle or Su-35 Flanker-E?
The Su-35 Flanker-E has a longer range at 3,600 km compared to the F-15E Strike Eagle's 1,272 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-15E Strike Eagle or Su-35 Flanker-E?
The F-15E Strike Eagle has a higher service ceiling at 18,288 meters (60,000 ft) compared to the Su-35 Flanker-E's 18,000 meters (59,055 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-15E Strike Eagle or Su-35 Flanker-E?
The F-15E Strike Eagle has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 36,741 kg compared to the Su-35 Flanker-E's 34,000 kg.
Which is larger, the F-15E Strike Eagle or Su-35 Flanker-E?
The Su-35 Flanker-E is longer at 22.0 meters compared to the F-15E Strike Eagle's 19.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-15E Strike Eagle or Su-35 Flanker-E?
The F-15E Strike Eagle is more expensive at approximately $87 million per unit compared to the Su-35 Flanker-E at $83 million.
Which entered service first, the F-15E Strike Eagle or Su-35 Flanker-E?
The F-15E Strike Eagle entered service first in 1986, 28 years before the Su-35 Flanker-E which entered service in 2014.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-15E Strike Eagle or Su-35 Flanker-E?
The F-15E Strike Eagle has been produced in greater numbers with 525 units compared to 151 units of the Su-35 Flanker-E.