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F-15I Ra'am vs Su-27 Flanker

F-15I Ra'am vs Su-27 Flanker at a glance — top speed 2,655 vs 2,500 km/h, range 4,450 vs 3,530 km, max takeoff weight 36,741 vs 30,000 kg, built 25 vs 680 units.

McDonnell Douglas F-15I Ra'am combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-15I Ra'am
Sukhoi Su-27 Flanker combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Su-27 Flanker
Specifications
F-15I Ra'am Su-27 Flanker
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer McDonnell Douglas Sukhoi
First flight 12 September 1997 20 May 1977
Year introduced 1998 1985
Number produced 25 units 680 units
Average unit price $45 million $30 million
Wing area 56.5 m² 62.0 m²
Wingspan 13.1 m 14.7 m
Height 5.6 m 5.9 m
Length 19.4 m 21.9 m
Maximum speed 2655 km/h 2500 km/h
Operational range 4,450 km 3,530 km
Service ceiling 18,288 m 18,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 36,741 kg 30,000 kg
Empty weight 14,379 kg 16,300 kg
Total thrust 2 x 13,200 kgf 2 x 12,502 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-15I Ra'am or Su-27 Flanker?
The F-15I Ra'am is faster with a maximum speed of 2,655 km/h compared to the Su-27 Flanker's 2,500 km/h, a difference of 155 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-15I Ra'am or Su-27 Flanker?
The F-15I Ra'am has a longer range at 4,450 km compared to the Su-27 Flanker's 3,530 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-15I Ra'am or Su-27 Flanker?
The Su-27 Flanker has a higher service ceiling at 18,500 meters (60,695 ft) compared to the F-15I Ra'am's 18,288 meters (60,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-15I Ra'am or Su-27 Flanker?
The F-15I Ra'am has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 36,741 kg compared to the Su-27 Flanker's 30,000 kg.
Which is larger, the F-15I Ra'am or Su-27 Flanker?
The Su-27 Flanker is longer at 21.9 meters compared to the F-15I Ra'am's 19.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-15I Ra'am or Su-27 Flanker?
The F-15I Ra'am is more expensive at approximately $45 million per unit compared to the Su-27 Flanker at $30 million.
Which entered service first, the F-15I Ra'am or Su-27 Flanker?
The Su-27 Flanker entered service first in 1985, 13 years before the F-15I Ra'am which entered service in 1998.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-15I Ra'am or Su-27 Flanker?
The Su-27 Flanker has been produced in greater numbers with 680 units compared to 25 units of the F-15I Ra'am.