J-35 Draken vs Su-34 Fullback

The J-35 Draken and the Su-34 Fullback are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Saab and Sukhoi respectively. Top speed is 2,120 km/h for the J-35 Draken vs 2,120 km/h for the Su-34 Fullback. The J-35 Draken has an operational range of 2,750 km vs 4,000 km for the Su-34 Fullback. The J-35 Draken operates at altitudes up to 20,000 m compared to 15,000 m for the Su-34 Fullback. At 45,000 kg MTOW, the Su-34 Fullback is 2.8x the J-35 Draken's 16,000 kg. The J-35 Draken has been produced in 651 units vs 155 for the Su-34 Fullback. Unit cost is $2.5M for the J-35 Draken vs $36M for the Su-34 Fullback. The J-35 Draken first flew 35 years before the Su-34 Fullback (1955 vs 1990).

Swedish fighter jet from the Cold War era, renowned for Arctic Circle operations and exports to Denmark, Finland and Austria.
Saab J-35 Draken Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇸🇪 Sweden
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Saab
First flight 25 October 1955
Year introduced 1959
Number produced 651 units
Average unit price $2.5 million
Russian strike fighter, known for action in Syrian Civil War, optimized for all-weather, precision ground-attack and aerial combat roles.
Sukhoi Su-34 Fullback Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Sukhoi
First flight 13 April 1990
Year introduced 1997
Number produced 155 units
Average unit price $36 million
Wing area 49.2 m² ◉
Wingspan 9.4 m â—‰
Height 3.9 m â—‰
Length 15.3 m â—‰
Maximum speed 2120 km/h â—‰
Operational range 2,750 km â—‰
Service ceiling 20,000 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 16,000 kg â—‰
Empty weight 7,865 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 5,759 kgf â—‰
Wing area 52.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 14.7 m â—‰
Height 6.4 m â—‰
Length 23.3 m â—‰
Maximum speed 2120 km/h â—‰
Operational range 4,000 km â—‰
Service ceiling 15,000 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 45,000 kg â—‰
Empty weight 20,000 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 12,500 kgf â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the J-35 Draken or Su-34 Fullback?
The Su-34 Fullback is faster with a maximum speed of 2,120 km/h compared to the J-35 Draken's 2,120 km/h, a difference of 0 km/h.
Which has longer range, the J-35 Draken or Su-34 Fullback?
The Su-34 Fullback has a longer range at 4,000 km compared to the J-35 Draken's 2,750 km.
Which can fly higher, the J-35 Draken or Su-34 Fullback?
The J-35 Draken has a higher service ceiling at 20,000 meters (65,616 ft) compared to the Su-34 Fullback's 15,000 meters (49,212 ft).
Which is heavier, the J-35 Draken or Su-34 Fullback?
The Su-34 Fullback has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 45,000 kg compared to the J-35 Draken's 16,000 kg.
Which is larger, the J-35 Draken or Su-34 Fullback?
The Su-34 Fullback is longer at 23.3 meters compared to the J-35 Draken's 15.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the J-35 Draken or Su-34 Fullback?
The Su-34 Fullback is more expensive at approximately $36 million per unit compared to the J-35 Draken at $2.5 million.
Which entered service first, the J-35 Draken or Su-34 Fullback?
The J-35 Draken entered service first in 1959, 38 years before the Su-34 Fullback which entered service in 1997.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the J-35 Draken or Su-34 Fullback?
The J-35 Draken has been produced in greater numbers with 651 units compared to 155 units of the Su-34 Fullback.