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F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet vs Su-30 Flanker-C

F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet vs Su-30 Flanker-C at a glance — top speed 1,915 vs 2,125 km/h, range 2,346 vs 3,000 km, max takeoff weight 29,900 vs 33,000 kg, built 632 vs 630 units.

Boeing F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet
Sukhoi Su-30 Flanker-C combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Su-30 Flanker-C
Specifications
F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet Su-30 Flanker-C
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing Sukhoi
First flight 29 November 1995 30 December 1989
Year introduced 2001 1996
Number produced 632 units 630 units
Average unit price $70 million $37 million
Wing area 46.5 m² 62.0 m²
Wingspan 13.6 m 14.7 m
Height 4.9 m 6.4 m
Length 18.3 m 21.9 m
Maximum speed 1915 km/h 2125 km/h
Operational range 2,346 km 3,000 km
Service ceiling 15,940 m 17,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 29,900 kg 33,000 kg
Empty weight 14,550 kg 17,700 kg
Total thrust 2 x 9,979 kgf 2 x 12,500 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet 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/A-18 E/F Super Hornet's 1,915 km/h, a difference of 210 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet or Su-30 Flanker-C?
The Su-30 Flanker-C has a longer range at 3,000 km compared to the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet's 2,346 km.
Which can fly higher, the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet 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/A-18 E/F Super Hornet's 15,940 meters (52,296 ft).
Which is heavier, the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet or Su-30 Flanker-C?
The Su-30 Flanker-C has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 33,000 kg compared to the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet's 29,900 kg.
Which is larger, the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet or Su-30 Flanker-C?
The Su-30 Flanker-C is longer at 21.9 meters compared to the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet's 18.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet or Su-30 Flanker-C?
The F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet is more expensive at approximately $70 million per unit compared to the Su-30 Flanker-C at $37 million.
Which entered service first, the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet or Su-30 Flanker-C?
The Su-30 Flanker-C entered service first in 1996, 5 years before the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet which entered service in 2001.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet or Su-30 Flanker-C?
The F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet has been produced in greater numbers with 632 units compared to 630 units of the Su-30 Flanker-C.