F-35 Lightning II vs Su-37 Super Flanker

Overview

The F-35 Lightning II and the Su-37 Super Flanker 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 2,494 km/h for the Su-37 Super Flanker. The F-35 Lightning II has an operational range of 2,800 km vs 3,300 km for the Su-37 Super Flanker. The Su-37 Super Flanker 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 1 for the Su-37 Super Flanker. Unit cost is $85M for the F-35 Lightning II vs $70M for the Su-37 Super Flanker. The Su-37 Super Flanker first flew 10 years before the F-35 Lightning II (1996 vs 2006).

F-35 Lightning II

American multirole stealth fighter, developed in the early 21st century, extensively deployed in global military operations.
Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Lockheed Martin
First flight 15 December 2006
Year introduced 2013
Number produced 965 units
Average unit price $85 million
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Su-37 Super Flanker

Russian multirole fighter, operational from mid-1990s, renowned for supermaneuverability and not largely distributed outside experimental use.
Sukhoi Su-37 Super Flanker Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Sukhoi
First flight 12 April 1996
Year introduced 1997
Number produced 1 units
Average unit price $70 million
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F-35 Lightning II

Wing area 43.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 11.0 m ◉
Height 4.4 m ◉
Length 15.6 m ◉
Maximum speed 1960 km/h ◉
Operational range 2,800 km ◉
Service ceiling 15,000 m ◉
Max. takeoff weight 27,216 kg ◉
Empty weight 14,651 kg ◉
Total thrust 1 x 19,500 kgf ◉

Su-37 Super Flanker

Wing area 62.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 14.7 m ◉
Height 6.4 m ◉
Length 22.2 m ◉
Maximum speed 2494 km/h ◉
Operational range 3,300 km ◉
Service ceiling 18,000 m ◉
Max. takeoff weight 35,000 kg ◉
Empty weight 18,500 kg ◉
Total thrust 2 x 7,598 kgf ◉

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-35 Lightning II or Su-37 Super Flanker?
The Su-37 Super Flanker is faster with a maximum speed of 2,494 km/h compared to the F-35 Lightning II's 1,960 km/h, a difference of 534 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-35 Lightning II or Su-37 Super Flanker?
The Su-37 Super Flanker has a longer range at 3,300 km compared to the F-35 Lightning II's 2,800 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-35 Lightning II or Su-37 Super Flanker?
The Su-37 Super Flanker 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-37 Super Flanker?
The Su-37 Super Flanker has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 35,000 kg compared to the F-35 Lightning II's 27,216 kg.
Which is larger, the F-35 Lightning II or Su-37 Super Flanker?
The Su-37 Super Flanker is longer at 22.2 meters compared to the F-35 Lightning II's 15.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-35 Lightning II or Su-37 Super Flanker?
The F-35 Lightning II is more expensive at approximately $85 million per unit compared to the Su-37 Super Flanker at $70 million.
Which entered service first, the F-35 Lightning II or Su-37 Super Flanker?
The Su-37 Super Flanker 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-37 Super Flanker?
The F-35 Lightning II has been produced in greater numbers with 965 units compared to 1 units of the Su-37 Super Flanker.

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