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F-16I Sufa vs Su-27 Flanker

F-16I Sufa vs Su-27 Flanker at a glance — top speed 2,178 vs 2,500 km/h, range 4,220 vs 3,530 km, max takeoff weight 23,582 vs 30,000 kg, built 102 vs 680 units.

Lockheed Martin F-16I Sufa combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-16I Sufa
Sukhoi Su-27 Flanker combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Su-27 Flanker
Specifications
F-16I Sufa Su-27 Flanker
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Lockheed Martin Sukhoi
First flight 23 December 2003 20 May 1977
Year introduced 2004 1985
Number produced 102 units 680 units
Average unit price $45 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 2178 km/h 2500 km/h
Operational range 4,220 km 3,530 km
Service ceiling 15,240 m 18,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 23,582 kg 30,000 kg
Empty weight -- kg 16,300 kg
Total thrust 1 x 13,227 kgf 2 x 12,502 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-16I Sufa or Su-27 Flanker?
The Su-27 Flanker is faster with a maximum speed of 2,500 km/h compared to the F-16I Sufa's 2,178 km/h, a difference of 322 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-16I Sufa or Su-27 Flanker?
The F-16I Sufa has a longer range at 4,220 km compared to the Su-27 Flanker's 3,530 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-16I Sufa or Su-27 Flanker?
The Su-27 Flanker has a higher service ceiling at 18,500 meters (60,695 ft) compared to the F-16I Sufa's 15,240 meters (50,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-16I Sufa or Su-27 Flanker?
The Su-27 Flanker has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 30,000 kg compared to the F-16I Sufa's 23,582 kg.
Which is larger, the F-16I Sufa or Su-27 Flanker?
The Su-27 Flanker is longer at 21.9 meters compared to the F-16I Sufa's 15.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-16I Sufa or Su-27 Flanker?
The F-16I Sufa is more expensive at approximately $45 million per unit compared to the Su-27 Flanker at $30 million.
Which entered service first, the F-16I Sufa or Su-27 Flanker?
The Su-27 Flanker entered service first in 1985, 19 years before the F-16I Sufa which entered service in 2004.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-16I Sufa or Su-27 Flanker?
The Su-27 Flanker has been produced in greater numbers with 680 units compared to 102 units of the F-16I Sufa.