F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet vs Su-37 Super Flanker

Overview

The F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet and the Su-37 Super Flanker are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Boeing and Sukhoi respectively.

Top speed is 1,915 km/h for the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet vs 2,494 km/h for the Su-37 Super Flanker. The F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet has an operational range of 2,346 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 15,940 m for the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet.

The F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet has been produced in 632 units vs 1 for the Su-37 Super Flanker. Unit cost is $70M for the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet vs $70M for the Su-37 Super Flanker. The F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet first flew 1 years before the Su-37 Super Flanker (1995 vs 1996).

An American carrier-based multirole fighter, derived in the late 20th century, used extensively in global combat operations.
Boeing F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet Combat profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing
First flight 29 November 1995
Year introduced 2001
Number produced 632 units
Average unit price $70 million
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 πŸ‡·πŸ‡Ί Russia
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Sukhoi
First flight 12 April 1996
Year introduced 1997
Number produced 1 units
Average unit price $70 million
Wing area 46.5 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 13.6 m β—‰
Height 4.9 m β—‰
Length 18.3 m β—‰
Maximum speed 1915 km/h β—‰
Operational range 2,346 km β—‰
Service ceiling 15,940 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 29,900 kg β—‰
Empty weight 14,550 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 9,979 kgf β—‰
Wing area 62.0 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 14.7 m β—‰
Height 6.4 m β—‰
Length 22.2 m β—‰
Maximum speed 2494 km/h β—‰
Operational range 3,300 km β—‰
Service ceiling 18,000 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 35,000 kg β—‰
Empty weight 18,500 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 7,598 kgf β—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet 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/A-18 E/F Super Hornet's 1,915 km/h, a difference of 579 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet or Su-37 Super Flanker?
The Su-37 Super Flanker has a longer range at 3,300 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-37 Super Flanker?
The Su-37 Super Flanker has a higher service ceiling at 18,000 meters (59,055 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-37 Super Flanker?
The Su-37 Super Flanker has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 35,000 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-37 Super Flanker?
The Su-37 Super Flanker is longer at 22.2 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-37 Super Flanker?
The Su-37 Super Flanker is more expensive at approximately $70 million per unit compared to the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet at $70 million.
Which entered service first, the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet or Su-37 Super Flanker?
The Su-37 Super Flanker entered service first in 1997, 4 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-37 Super Flanker?
The F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet has been produced in greater numbers with 632 units compared to 1 units of the Su-37 Super Flanker.