F-22 Raptor vs Su-30 Flanker-C
The F-22 Raptor and the Su-30 Flanker-C are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Lockheed Martin and Sukhoi respectively. Top speed is 2,414 km/h for the F-22 Raptor vs 2,125 km/h for the Su-30 Flanker-C. The F-22 Raptor has an operational range of 3,000 km vs 3,000 km for the Su-30 Flanker-C. The F-22 Raptor operates at altitudes up to 19,812 m compared to 17,500 m for the Su-30 Flanker-C. The F-22 Raptor has been produced in 195 units vs 630 for the Su-30 Flanker-C. Unit cost is $150M for the F-22 Raptor vs $37M for the Su-30 Flanker-C. The Su-30 Flanker-C first flew 8 years before the F-22 Raptor (1989 vs 1997).
| American fifth-generation stealth tactical fighter used primarily by the U.S. Air Force, notable for its role in the Afghanistan War. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Lockheed Martin |
| First flight | 7 September 1997 |
| Year introduced | 2005 |
| Number produced | 195 units |
| Average unit price | $150 million |
| Russian multirole fighter, renowned for deployments since the 1990s, widely used in diverse combat operations worldwide. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Sukhoi |
| First flight | 30 December 1989 |
| Year introduced | 1996 |
| Number produced | 630 units |
| Average unit price | $37 million |
| Wing area | 78.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 13.6 m ◉ |
| Height | 5.1 m ◉ |
| Length | 18.9 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 2414 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 3,000 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 19,812 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 38,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 19,700 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 15,876 kgf ◉ |
| Wing area | 62.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 14.7 m ◉ |
| Height | 6.4 m ◉ |
| Length | 21.9 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 2125 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 3,000 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 17,500 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 33,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 17,700 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 12,497 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the F-22 Raptor or Su-30 Flanker-C?
The F-22 Raptor is faster with a maximum speed of 2,414 km/h compared to the Su-30 Flanker-C's 2,125 km/h, a difference of 289 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-22 Raptor or Su-30 Flanker-C?
The Su-30 Flanker-C has a longer range at 3,000 km compared to the F-22 Raptor's 3,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-22 Raptor or Su-30 Flanker-C?
The F-22 Raptor has a higher service ceiling at 19,812 meters (65,000 ft) compared to the Su-30 Flanker-C's 17,500 meters (57,414 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-22 Raptor or Su-30 Flanker-C?
The F-22 Raptor has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 38,000 kg compared to the Su-30 Flanker-C's 33,000 kg.
Which is larger, the F-22 Raptor or Su-30 Flanker-C?
The Su-30 Flanker-C 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-30 Flanker-C?
The F-22 Raptor is more expensive at approximately $150 million per unit compared to the Su-30 Flanker-C at $37 million.
Which entered service first, the F-22 Raptor or Su-30 Flanker-C?
The Su-30 Flanker-C entered service first in 1996, 9 years before the F-22 Raptor which entered service in 2005.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-22 Raptor or Su-30 Flanker-C?
The Su-30 Flanker-C has been produced in greater numbers with 630 units compared to 195 units of the F-22 Raptor.