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F-22 Raptor vs Su-27 Flanker

Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-22 Raptor
Sukhoi Su-27 Flanker combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Su-27 Flanker
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Specifications
F-22 Raptor Su-27 Flanker
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Lockheed Martin Sukhoi
First flight 7 September 1997 20 May 1978
Year introduced 2005 1984
Number produced 195 units 680 units
Average unit price $150 million $30 million
Wing area 78.0 m² 62.0 m²
Wingspan 13.6 m 14.7 m
Height 5.1 m 5.9 m
Length 18.9 m 21.9 m
Maximum speed 2414 km/h 2500 km/h
Operational range 3,000 km 3,530 km
Service ceiling 19,812 m 18,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 38,000 kg 30,000 kg
Empty weight 19,700 kg 16,300 kg
Total thrust 2 x 15,876 kgf 2 x 7,670 kgf
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Overview

The F-22 Raptor and the Su-27 Flanker are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Lockheed Martin and Sukhoi respectively.

Top speed is 2,414 km/h for the F-22 Raptor vs 2,500 km/h for the Su-27 Flanker. The F-22 Raptor has an operational range of 3,000 km vs 3,530 km for the Su-27 Flanker. The F-22 Raptor operates at altitudes up to 19,812 m compared to 18,500 m for the Su-27 Flanker.

The F-22 Raptor has been produced in 195 units vs 680 for the Su-27 Flanker. Unit cost is $150M for the F-22 Raptor vs $30M for the Su-27 Flanker. The Su-27 Flanker first flew 19 years before the F-22 Raptor (1978 vs 1997).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-22 Raptor or Su-27 Flanker?
The Su-27 Flanker is faster with a maximum speed of 2,500 km/h compared to the F-22 Raptor's 2,414 km/h, a difference of 86 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-22 Raptor or Su-27 Flanker?
The Su-27 Flanker has a longer range at 3,530 km compared to the F-22 Raptor's 3,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-22 Raptor or Su-27 Flanker?
The F-22 Raptor has a higher service ceiling at 19,812 meters (65,000 ft) compared to the Su-27 Flanker's 18,500 meters (60,695 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-22 Raptor or Su-27 Flanker?
The F-22 Raptor has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 38,000 kg compared to the Su-27 Flanker's 30,000 kg.
Which is larger, the F-22 Raptor or Su-27 Flanker?
The Su-27 Flanker is longer at 21.9 meters compared to the F-22 Raptor's 18.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-22 Raptor or Su-27 Flanker?
The F-22 Raptor is more expensive at approximately $150 million per unit compared to the Su-27 Flanker at $30 million.
Which entered service first, the F-22 Raptor or Su-27 Flanker?
The Su-27 Flanker entered service first in 1984, 21 years before the F-22 Raptor which entered service in 2005.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-22 Raptor or Su-27 Flanker?
The Su-27 Flanker has been produced in greater numbers with 680 units compared to 195 units of the F-22 Raptor.