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F-22 Raptor vs Su-35 Flanker-E

Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-22 Raptor
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Specifications
F-22 Raptor Su-35 Flanker-E
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Lockheed Martin Sukhoi
First flight 7 September 1997 29 April 1999
Year introduced 2005 2014
Number produced 195 units 151 units
Average unit price $150 million $83 million
Wing area 78.0 m² 62.0 m²
Wingspan 13.6 m 15.0 m
Height 5.1 m 6.0 m
Length 18.9 m 22.0 m
Maximum speed 2414 km/h 2500 km/h
Operational range 3,000 km 3,600 km
Service ceiling 19,812 m 18,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 38,000 kg 34,000 kg
Empty weight 19,700 kg 18,400 kg
Total thrust 2 x 15,876 kgf 2 x 13,700 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-22 Raptor or Su-35 Flanker-E?
The Su-35 Flanker-E 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-35 Flanker-E?
The Su-35 Flanker-E has a longer range at 3,600 km compared to the F-22 Raptor's 3,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-22 Raptor or Su-35 Flanker-E?
The F-22 Raptor has a higher service ceiling at 19,812 meters (65,000 ft) compared to the Su-35 Flanker-E's 18,000 meters (59,055 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-22 Raptor or Su-35 Flanker-E?
The F-22 Raptor has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 38,000 kg compared to the Su-35 Flanker-E's 34,000 kg.
Which is larger, the F-22 Raptor or Su-35 Flanker-E?
The Su-35 Flanker-E 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-35 Flanker-E?
The F-22 Raptor is more expensive at approximately $150 million per unit compared to the Su-35 Flanker-E at $83 million.
Which entered service first, the F-22 Raptor or Su-35 Flanker-E?
The F-22 Raptor entered service first in 2005, 9 years before the Su-35 Flanker-E which entered service in 2014.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-22 Raptor or Su-35 Flanker-E?
The F-22 Raptor has been produced in greater numbers with 195 units compared to 151 units of the Su-35 Flanker-E.