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F-16 Fighting Falcon vs Su-37 Super Flanker

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
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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 $75 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 2410 km/h 2494 km/h
Operational range 546 km 3,300 km
Service ceiling 18,288 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 7,777 kgf 2 x 7,598 kgf
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Overview

The F-16 Fighting Falcon and the Su-37 Super Flanker are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by General Dynamics and Sukhoi respectively.

Top speed is 2,410 km/h for the F-16 Fighting Falcon vs 2,494 km/h for the Su-37 Super Flanker. The F-16 Fighting Falcon has an operational range of 546 km vs 3,300 km for the Su-37 Super Flanker. The F-16 Fighting Falcon operates at altitudes up to 18,288 m compared to 18,000 m for the Su-37 Super Flanker.

The F-16 Fighting Falcon has been produced in 4,604 units vs 1 for the Su-37 Super Flanker. Unit cost is $75M for the F-16 Fighting Falcon vs $70M for the Su-37 Super Flanker. The F-16 Fighting Falcon first flew 22 years before the Su-37 Super Flanker (1974 vs 1996).

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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 2,410 km/h, a difference of 84 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or Su-37 Super Flanker?
The Su-37 Super Flanker has a longer range at 3,300 km compared to the F-16 Fighting Falcon's 546 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or Su-37 Super Flanker?
The F-16 Fighting Falcon has a higher service ceiling at 18,288 meters (60,000 ft) compared to the Su-37 Super Flanker's 18,000 meters (59,055 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 F-16 Fighting Falcon is more expensive at approximately $75 million per unit compared to the Su-37 Super Flanker at $70 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.