F-22 Raptor vs Su-33 Flanker-D

Overview

The F-22 Raptor and the Su-33 Flanker-D are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Lockheed Martin and Sukhoi respectively.

Top speed is 2,414 km/h for the F-22 Raptor vs 2,300 km/h for the Su-33 Flanker-D. The F-22 Raptor has an operational range of 3,000 km vs 3,000 km for the Su-33 Flanker-D. The F-22 Raptor operates at altitudes up to 19,812 m compared to 18,000 m for the Su-33 Flanker-D.

The F-22 Raptor has been produced in 195 units vs 22 for the Su-33 Flanker-D. Unit cost is $150M for the F-22 Raptor vs $45M for the Su-33 Flanker-D. The F-22 Raptor first flew 2 years before the Su-33 Flanker-D (1997 vs 1999).

American fifth-generation stealth tactical fighter used primarily by the U.S. Air Force, notable for its role in the Afghanistan War.
Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor Combat profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ 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 carrier-based multirole fighter, developed in the late 1980s, primarily deployed on the Admiral Kuznetsov aircraft carrier.
Sukhoi Su-33 Flanker-D Combat profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Sukhoi
First flight 29 April 1999
Year introduced 1994
Number produced 22 units
Average unit price $45 million
Wing area 78.0 mΒ²
Wingspan 13.6 m β—‰
Height 5.1 m β—‰
Length 18.9 m β—‰
Maximum speed 2414 km/h β—‰
Operational range 3,000 km β—‰
Service ceiling 19,812 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 38,000 kg β—‰
Empty weight 19,700 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 15,876 kgf β—‰
Wing area -- mΒ²
Wingspan 15.0 m β—‰
Height 6.0 m β—‰
Length 22.0 m β—‰
Maximum speed 2300 km/h β—‰
Operational range 3,000 km β—‰
Service ceiling 18,000 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 33,000 kg β—‰
Empty weight 14,800 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 7,600 kgf β—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-22 Raptor or Su-33 Flanker-D?
The F-22 Raptor is faster with a maximum speed of 2,414 km/h compared to the Su-33 Flanker-D's 2,300 km/h, a difference of 114 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-22 Raptor or Su-33 Flanker-D?
The Su-33 Flanker-D 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-33 Flanker-D?
The F-22 Raptor has a higher service ceiling at 19,812 meters (65,000 ft) compared to the Su-33 Flanker-D's 18,000 meters (59,055 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-22 Raptor or Su-33 Flanker-D?
The F-22 Raptor has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 38,000 kg compared to the Su-33 Flanker-D's 33,000 kg.
Which is larger, the F-22 Raptor or Su-33 Flanker-D?
The Su-33 Flanker-D is longer at 22.0 meters compared to the F-22 Raptor's 18.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-22 Raptor or Su-33 Flanker-D?
The F-22 Raptor is more expensive at approximately $150 million per unit compared to the Su-33 Flanker-D at $45 million.
Which entered service first, the F-22 Raptor or Su-33 Flanker-D?
The Su-33 Flanker-D entered service first in 1994, 11 years before the F-22 Raptor which entered service in 2005.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-22 Raptor or Su-33 Flanker-D?
The F-22 Raptor has been produced in greater numbers with 195 units compared to 22 units of the Su-33 Flanker-D.