F-16 Fighting Falcon vs Su-27 Flanker
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Specifications
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F-16 Fighting Falcon |
Su-27 Flanker |
| Origin country |
🇺🇸 United States |
🇷🇺 Ex-USSR |
| Category |
Combat Aircraft |
Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer |
General Dynamics |
Sukhoi |
| First flight |
2 February 1974 |
20 May 1978 |
| Year introduced |
1979 |
1984 |
| Number produced |
4604 units |
680 units |
| Average unit price |
$75 million |
$30 million |
| Wing area |
27.9 m² |
62.0 m² |
| Wingspan |
10.0 m |
14.7 m |
| Height |
4.9 m |
5.9 m |
| Length |
15.1 m |
21.9 m |
| Maximum speed |
2410 km/h |
2500 km/h |
| Operational range |
546 km |
3,530 km |
| Service ceiling |
18,288 m |
18,500 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
19,200 kg |
30,000 kg |
| Empty weight |
8,570 kg |
16,300 kg |
| Total thrust |
1 x 7,777 kgf
|
2 x 7,670 kgf
|
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Which is faster, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or Su-27 Flanker?
The Su-27 Flanker is faster with a maximum speed of 2,500 km/h compared to the F-16 Fighting Falcon's 2,410 km/h, a difference of 90 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or Su-27 Flanker?
The Su-27 Flanker has a longer range at 3,530 km compared to the F-16 Fighting Falcon's 546 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or Su-27 Flanker?
The Su-27 Flanker has a higher service ceiling at 18,500 meters (60,695 ft) compared to the F-16 Fighting Falcon's 18,288 meters (60,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or Su-27 Flanker?
The Su-27 Flanker has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 30,000 kg compared to the F-16 Fighting Falcon's 19,200 kg.
Which is larger, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or Su-27 Flanker?
The Su-27 Flanker is longer at 21.9 meters compared to the F-16 Fighting Falcon's 15.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or Su-27 Flanker?
The F-16 Fighting Falcon is more expensive at approximately $75 million per unit compared to the Su-27 Flanker at $30 million.
Which entered service first, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or Su-27 Flanker?
The F-16 Fighting Falcon entered service first in 1979, 5 years before the Su-27 Flanker which entered service in 1984.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or Su-27 Flanker?
The F-16 Fighting Falcon has been produced in greater numbers with 4,604 units compared to 680 units of the Su-27 Flanker.
