J-29 Tunnan vs Su-30 Flanker-C
The J-29 Tunnan and the Su-30 Flanker-C are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Saab and Sukhoi respectively. The Su-30 Flanker-C reaches 2,125 km/h — 2.0x the J-29 Tunnan's 1,060 km/h. The J-29 Tunnan has an operational range of 1,100 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 15,500 m for the J-29 Tunnan. At 33,000 kg MTOW, the Su-30 Flanker-C is 3.9x the J-29 Tunnan's 8,375 kg. The J-29 Tunnan has been produced in 661 units vs 630 for the Su-30 Flanker-C. Unit cost is $1M for the J-29 Tunnan vs $37M for the Su-30 Flanker-C. The J-29 Tunnan first flew 41 years before the Su-30 Flanker-C (1948 vs 1989).
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| Origin country | 🇸🇪 Sweden |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Saab |
| First flight | 1 September 1948 |
| Year introduced | 1952 |
| Number produced | 661 units |
| Average unit price | $1 million |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Sukhoi |
| First flight | 30 December 1989 |
| Year introduced | 1996 |
| Number produced | 630 units |
| Average unit price | $37 million |
| Wing area | 24.2 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 10.2 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.8 m ◉ |
| Length | 11.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 1060 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,100 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 15,500 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 8,375 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 4,845 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 2,753 kgf ◉ |
| Wing area | 62.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 14.7 m ◉ |
| Height | 6.4 m ◉ |
| Length | 21.9 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 2125 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 3,000 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 17,500 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 33,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 17,700 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 12,497 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the J-29 Tunnan or Su-30 Flanker-C?
The Su-30 Flanker-C is faster with a maximum speed of 2,125 km/h compared to the J-29 Tunnan's 1,060 km/h, a difference of 1,065 km/h.
Which has longer range, the J-29 Tunnan or Su-30 Flanker-C?
The Su-30 Flanker-C has a longer range at 3,000 km compared to the J-29 Tunnan's 1,100 km.
Which can fly higher, the J-29 Tunnan 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 J-29 Tunnan's 15,500 meters (50,853 ft).
Which is heavier, the J-29 Tunnan or Su-30 Flanker-C?
The Su-30 Flanker-C has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 33,000 kg compared to the J-29 Tunnan's 8,375 kg.
Which is larger, the J-29 Tunnan or Su-30 Flanker-C?
The Su-30 Flanker-C is longer at 21.9 meters compared to the J-29 Tunnan's 11.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the J-29 Tunnan or Su-30 Flanker-C?
The Su-30 Flanker-C is more expensive at approximately $37 million per unit compared to the J-29 Tunnan at $1.0 million.
Which entered service first, the J-29 Tunnan or Su-30 Flanker-C?
The J-29 Tunnan entered service first in 1952, 44 years before the Su-30 Flanker-C which entered service in 1996.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the J-29 Tunnan or Su-30 Flanker-C?
The J-29 Tunnan has been produced in greater numbers with 661 units compared to 630 units of the Su-30 Flanker-C.