F-16 Fighting Falcon vs Su-35 Flanker-E

American multirole fighter, famed in late Cold War conflicts, renowned for performance in precision daytime strikes and defensive counter air operations.
General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer General Dynamics
First flight 2 February 1974
Year introduced 1979
Number produced 4604 units
Average unit price $75 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 🇷🇺 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 27.9 m² ◉
Wingspan 10.0 m â—‰
Height 4.9 m â—‰
Length 15.1 m â—‰
Maximum speed 2410 km/h â—‰
Operational range 546 km â—‰
Service ceiling 18,288 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 19,200 kg â—‰
Empty weight 8,570 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 7,777 kgf â—‰
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—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or Su-35 Flanker-E?
The Su-35 Flanker-E 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-35 Flanker-E?
The Su-35 Flanker-E has a longer range at 3,600 km compared to the F-16 Fighting Falcon's 546 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or Su-35 Flanker-E?
The F-16 Fighting Falcon 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-16 Fighting Falcon or Su-35 Flanker-E?
The Su-35 Flanker-E has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 34,000 kg compared to the F-16 Fighting Falcon's 19,200 kg.
Which is larger, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or Su-35 Flanker-E?
The Su-35 Flanker-E is longer at 22.0 meters compared to the F-16 Fighting Falcon's 15.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or Su-35 Flanker-E?
The Su-35 Flanker-E is more expensive at approximately $83 million per unit compared to the F-16 Fighting Falcon at $75 million.
Which entered service first, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or Su-35 Flanker-E?
The F-16 Fighting Falcon entered service first in 1979, 35 years before the Su-35 Flanker-E which entered service in 2014.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or Su-35 Flanker-E?
The F-16 Fighting Falcon has been produced in greater numbers with 4,604 units compared to 151 units of the Su-35 Flanker-E.