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F-35 Lightning II vs Su-35 Flanker-E

Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-35 Lightning II
Sukhoi Su-35 Flanker-E combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Su-35 Flanker-E
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Specifications
F-35 Lightning II Su-35 Flanker-E
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Lockheed Martin Sukhoi
First flight 15 December 2006 29 April 1999
Year introduced 2013 2014
Number produced 965 units 151 units
Average unit price $85 million $83 million
Wing area 43.0 m² 62.0 m²
Wingspan 11.0 m 15.0 m
Height 4.4 m 6.0 m
Length 15.6 m 22.0 m
Maximum speed 1960 km/h 2500 km/h
Operational range 2,800 km 3,600 km
Service ceiling 15,000 m 18,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 27,216 kg 34,000 kg
Empty weight 14,651 kg 18,400 kg
Total thrust 1 x 19,500 kgf 2 x 13,700 kgf
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Overview

The F-35 Lightning II and the Su-35 Flanker-E 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 2,500 km/h for the Su-35 Flanker-E. The F-35 Lightning II has an operational range of 2,800 km vs 3,600 km for the Su-35 Flanker-E. The Su-35 Flanker-E operates at altitudes up to 18,000 m compared to 15,000 m for the F-35 Lightning II.

The F-35 Lightning II has been produced in 965 units vs 151 for the Su-35 Flanker-E. Unit cost is $85M for the F-35 Lightning II vs $83M for the Su-35 Flanker-E. The Su-35 Flanker-E first flew 7 years before the F-35 Lightning II (1999 vs 2006).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-35 Lightning II 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-35 Lightning II's 1,960 km/h, a difference of 540 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-35 Lightning II or Su-35 Flanker-E?
The Su-35 Flanker-E has a longer range at 3,600 km compared to the F-35 Lightning II's 2,800 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-35 Lightning II or Su-35 Flanker-E?
The Su-35 Flanker-E has a higher service ceiling at 18,000 meters (59,055 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-35 Flanker-E?
The Su-35 Flanker-E has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 34,000 kg compared to the F-35 Lightning II's 27,216 kg.
Which is larger, the F-35 Lightning II or Su-35 Flanker-E?
The Su-35 Flanker-E is longer at 22.0 meters compared to the F-35 Lightning II's 15.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-35 Lightning II or Su-35 Flanker-E?
The F-35 Lightning II is more expensive at approximately $85 million per unit compared to the Su-35 Flanker-E at $83 million.
Which entered service first, the F-35 Lightning II or Su-35 Flanker-E?
The F-35 Lightning II entered service first in 2013, 1 years before the Su-35 Flanker-E which entered service in 2014.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-35 Lightning II or Su-35 Flanker-E?
The F-35 Lightning II has been produced in greater numbers with 965 units compared to 151 units of the Su-35 Flanker-E.