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F-5E Tiger II vs Su-30 Flanker-C

Northrop F-5E Tiger II combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-5E Tiger II
Sukhoi Su-30 Flanker-C combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Su-30 Flanker-C
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Specifications
F-5E Tiger II Su-30 Flanker-C
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Northrop Sukhoi
First flight 11 August 1972 30 December 1989
Year introduced 1976 1996
Number produced 1399 units 630 units
Average unit price $3 million $37 million
Wing area 17.3 m² 62.0 m²
Wingspan 8.1 m 14.7 m
Height 4.1 m 6.4 m
Length 14.5 m 21.9 m
Maximum speed 1700 km/h 2125 km/h
Operational range 891 km 3,000 km
Service ceiling 15,789 m 17,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 11,187 kg 33,000 kg
Empty weight 4,349 kg 17,700 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,588 kgf 2 x 12,497 kgf
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Overview

The F-5E Tiger II and the Su-30 Flanker-C are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Northrop and Sukhoi respectively.

Top speed is 1,700 km/h for the F-5E Tiger II vs 2,125 km/h for the Su-30 Flanker-C. The F-5E Tiger II has an operational range of 891 km vs 3,000 km for the Su-30 Flanker-C. The Su-30 Flanker-C operates at altitudes up to 17,500 m compared to 15,789 m for the F-5E Tiger II. At 33,000 kg MTOW, the Su-30 Flanker-C is 2.9x the F-5E Tiger II's 11,187 kg.

The F-5E Tiger II has been produced in 1,399 units vs 630 for the Su-30 Flanker-C. Unit cost is $3M for the F-5E Tiger II vs $37M for the Su-30 Flanker-C. The F-5E Tiger II first flew 17 years before the Su-30 Flanker-C (1972 vs 1989).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-5E Tiger II or Su-30 Flanker-C?
The Su-30 Flanker-C is faster with a maximum speed of 2,125 km/h compared to the F-5E Tiger II's 1,700 km/h, a difference of 425 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-5E Tiger II or Su-30 Flanker-C?
The Su-30 Flanker-C has a longer range at 3,000 km compared to the F-5E Tiger II's 891 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-5E Tiger II or Su-30 Flanker-C?
The Su-30 Flanker-C has a higher service ceiling at 17,500 meters (57,414 ft) compared to the F-5E Tiger II's 15,789 meters (51,801 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-5E Tiger II or Su-30 Flanker-C?
The Su-30 Flanker-C has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 33,000 kg compared to the F-5E Tiger II's 11,187 kg.
Which is larger, the F-5E Tiger II or Su-30 Flanker-C?
The Su-30 Flanker-C is longer at 21.9 meters compared to the F-5E Tiger II's 14.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-5E Tiger II or Su-30 Flanker-C?
The Su-30 Flanker-C is more expensive at approximately $37 million per unit compared to the F-5E Tiger II at $3.0 million.
Which entered service first, the F-5E Tiger II or Su-30 Flanker-C?
The F-5E Tiger II entered service first in 1976, 20 years before the Su-30 Flanker-C which entered service in 1996.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-5E Tiger II or Su-30 Flanker-C?
The F-5E Tiger II has been produced in greater numbers with 1,399 units compared to 630 units of the Su-30 Flanker-C.