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F-35 Lightning II vs Su-34 Fullback

Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-35 Lightning II
Sukhoi Su-34 Fullback combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Su-34 Fullback
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Specifications
F-35 Lightning II Su-34 Fullback
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Lockheed Martin Sukhoi
First flight 15 December 2006 13 April 1990
Year introduced 2013 1997
Number produced 965 units 155 units
Average unit price $85 million $36 million
Wing area 43.0 m² 52.0 m²
Wingspan 11.0 m 14.7 m
Height 4.4 m 6.4 m
Length 15.6 m 23.3 m
Maximum speed 1960 km/h 1900 km/h
Operational range 2,800 km 4,000 km
Service ceiling 15,000 m 15,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 27,216 kg 45,000 kg
Empty weight 14,651 kg 20,000 kg
Total thrust 1 x 19,500 kgf 2 x 12,500 kgf
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Overview

The F-35 Lightning II and the Su-34 Fullback are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Lockheed Martin and Sukhoi respectively.

Top speed is 1,960 km/h for the F-35 Lightning II vs 1,900 km/h for the Su-34 Fullback. The F-35 Lightning II has an operational range of 2,800 km vs 4,000 km for the Su-34 Fullback. The F-35 Lightning II operates at altitudes up to 15,000 m compared to 15,000 m for the Su-34 Fullback.

The F-35 Lightning II has been produced in 965 units vs 155 for the Su-34 Fullback. Unit cost is $85M for the F-35 Lightning II vs $36M for the Su-34 Fullback. The Su-34 Fullback first flew 16 years before the F-35 Lightning II (1990 vs 2006).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-35 Lightning II or Su-34 Fullback?
The F-35 Lightning II is faster with a maximum speed of 1,960 km/h compared to the Su-34 Fullback's 1,900 km/h, a difference of 60 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-35 Lightning II or Su-34 Fullback?
The Su-34 Fullback has a longer range at 4,000 km compared to the F-35 Lightning II's 2,800 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-35 Lightning II or Su-34 Fullback?
The Su-34 Fullback has a higher service ceiling at 15,000 meters (49,212 ft) compared to the F-35 Lightning II's 15,000 meters (49,212 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-35 Lightning II or Su-34 Fullback?
The Su-34 Fullback has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 45,000 kg compared to the F-35 Lightning II's 27,216 kg.
Which is larger, the F-35 Lightning II or Su-34 Fullback?
The Su-34 Fullback is longer at 23.3 meters compared to the F-35 Lightning II's 15.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-35 Lightning II or Su-34 Fullback?
The F-35 Lightning II is more expensive at approximately $85 million per unit compared to the Su-34 Fullback at $36 million.
Which entered service first, the F-35 Lightning II or Su-34 Fullback?
The Su-34 Fullback entered service first in 1997, 16 years before the F-35 Lightning II which entered service in 2013.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-35 Lightning II or Su-34 Fullback?
The F-35 Lightning II has been produced in greater numbers with 965 units compared to 155 units of the Su-34 Fullback.