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F-16I Sufa vs Su-30 Flanker-C

F-16I Sufa vs Su-30 Flanker-C at a glance — top speed 2,178 vs 2,125 km/h, range 4,220 vs 3,000 km, max takeoff weight 23,582 vs 33,000 kg, built 102 vs 630 units.

Lockheed Martin F-16I Sufa combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-16I Sufa
Sukhoi Su-30 Flanker-C combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Su-30 Flanker-C
Specifications
F-16I Sufa Su-30 Flanker-C
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Lockheed Martin Sukhoi
First flight 23 December 2003 30 December 1989
Year introduced 2004 1996
Number produced 102 units 630 units
Average unit price $45 million $37 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 21.9 m
Maximum speed 2178 km/h 2125 km/h
Operational range 4,220 km 3,000 km
Service ceiling 15,240 m 17,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 23,582 kg 33,000 kg
Empty weight -- kg 17,700 kg
Total thrust 1 x 13,227 kgf 2 x 12,500 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-16I Sufa or Su-30 Flanker-C?
The F-16I Sufa is faster with a maximum speed of 2,178 km/h compared to the Su-30 Flanker-C's 2,125 km/h, a difference of 53 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-16I Sufa or Su-30 Flanker-C?
The F-16I Sufa has a longer range at 4,220 km compared to the Su-30 Flanker-C's 3,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-16I Sufa or Su-30 Flanker-C?
The Su-30 Flanker-C has a higher service ceiling at 17,500 meters (57,414 ft) compared to the F-16I Sufa's 15,240 meters (50,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-16I Sufa or Su-30 Flanker-C?
The Su-30 Flanker-C has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 33,000 kg compared to the F-16I Sufa's 23,582 kg.
Which is larger, the F-16I Sufa or Su-30 Flanker-C?
The Su-30 Flanker-C 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-30 Flanker-C?
The F-16I Sufa is more expensive at approximately $45 million per unit compared to the Su-30 Flanker-C at $37 million.
Which entered service first, the F-16I Sufa or Su-30 Flanker-C?
The Su-30 Flanker-C entered service first in 1996, 8 years before the F-16I Sufa which entered service in 2004.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-16I Sufa or Su-30 Flanker-C?
The Su-30 Flanker-C has been produced in greater numbers with 630 units compared to 102 units of the F-16I Sufa.