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F-16 Fighting Falcon vs Su-37 Super Flanker

F-16 Fighting Falcon vs Su-37 Super Flanker at a glance — top speed 2,178 vs 2,494 km/h, range 4,217 vs 3,300 km, max takeoff weight 19,200 vs 35,000 kg, built 4,604 vs 1 units.

General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-16 Fighting Falcon
Sukhoi Su-37 Super Flanker combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Su-37 Super Flanker
Specifications
F-16 Fighting Falcon Su-37 Super Flanker
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer General Dynamics Sukhoi
First flight 2 February 1974 12 April 1996
Year introduced 1979 1997
Number produced 4604 units 1 units
Average unit price $18.8 million $70 million
Wing area 27.9 m² 62.0 m²
Wingspan 10.0 m 14.7 m
Height 4.9 m 6.4 m
Length 15.1 m 22.2 m
Maximum speed 2178 km/h 2494 km/h
Operational range 4,217 km 3,300 km
Service ceiling 15,240 m 18,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 19,200 kg 35,000 kg
Empty weight 8,570 kg 18,500 kg
Total thrust 1 x 12,701 kgf 2 x 14,480 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or Su-37 Super Flanker?
The Su-37 Super Flanker is faster with a maximum speed of 2,494 km/h compared to the F-16 Fighting Falcon's 2,178 km/h, a difference of 316 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or Su-37 Super Flanker?
The F-16 Fighting Falcon has a longer range at 4,217 km compared to the Su-37 Super Flanker's 3,300 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or Su-37 Super Flanker?
The Su-37 Super Flanker has a higher service ceiling at 18,000 meters (59,055 ft) compared to the F-16 Fighting Falcon's 15,240 meters (50,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or Su-37 Super Flanker?
The Su-37 Super Flanker has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 35,000 kg compared to the F-16 Fighting Falcon's 19,200 kg.
Which is larger, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or Su-37 Super Flanker?
The Su-37 Super Flanker is longer at 22.2 meters compared to the F-16 Fighting Falcon's 15.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or Su-37 Super Flanker?
The Su-37 Super Flanker is more expensive at approximately $70 million per unit compared to the F-16 Fighting Falcon at $19 million.
Which entered service first, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or Su-37 Super Flanker?
The F-16 Fighting Falcon entered service first in 1979, 18 years before the Su-37 Super Flanker which entered service in 1997.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or Su-37 Super Flanker?
The F-16 Fighting Falcon has been produced in greater numbers with 4,604 units compared to 1 units of the Su-37 Super Flanker.