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

Overview

The F-15E Strike Eagle and the Su-35 Flanker-E are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by McDonnell Douglas and Sukhoi respectively.

Top speed is 2,655 km/h for the F-15E Strike Eagle vs 2,500 km/h for the Su-35 Flanker-E. The F-15E Strike Eagle has an operational range of 1,272 km vs 3,600 km for the Su-35 Flanker-E. The F-15E Strike Eagle operates at altitudes up to 18,288 m compared to 18,000 m for the Su-35 Flanker-E.

The F-15E Strike Eagle has been produced in 525 units vs 151 for the Su-35 Flanker-E. Unit cost is $87M for the F-15E Strike Eagle vs $83M for the Su-35 Flanker-E. The F-15E Strike Eagle first flew 13 years before the Su-35 Flanker-E (1986 vs 1999).

American all-weather multirole strike fighter, prominent in the Gulf War for precision strike and deep interdiction missions.
McDonnell Douglas F-15E Strike Eagle Combat profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ 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.
Sukhoi Su-35 Flanker-E Combat profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡·πŸ‡Ί 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 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 1,272 km β—‰
Service ceiling 18,288 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 36,741 kg β—‰
Empty weight 14,379 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 13,154 kgf β—‰
Wing area 62.0 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 15.0 m β—‰
Height 6.0 m β—‰
Length 22.0 m β—‰
Maximum speed 2500 km/h β—‰
Operational range 3,600 km β—‰
Service ceiling 18,000 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 34,000 kg β—‰
Empty weight 18,400 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 13,700 kgf β—‰

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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.