MiG-27 Flogger vs Su-57 Felon

Overview

The MiG-27 Flogger and the Su-57 Felon are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Mikoyan-Gurevitch and Sukhoi respectively.

Top speed is 1,885 km/h for the MiG-27 Flogger vs 2,135 km/h for the Su-57 Felon. The MiG-27 Flogger has an operational range of 780 km vs 3,500 km for the Su-57 Felon. The Su-57 Felon operates at altitudes up to 20,000 m compared to 14,000 m for the MiG-27 Flogger.

The MiG-27 Flogger has been produced in 1,075 units vs 32 for the Su-57 Felon. Unit cost is $5M for the MiG-27 Flogger vs $42M for the Su-57 Felon. The MiG-27 Flogger first flew 38 years before the Su-57 Felon (1972 vs 2010).

Soviet ground-attack aircraft, prominent for its use in the Afghan War, optimized for air-to-ground operations.
Mikoyan-Gurevitch MiG-27 Flogger Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Mikoyan-Gurevitch
First flight 17 November 1972
Year introduced 1975
Number produced 1075 units
Average unit price $5 million
Russian stealth fighter, developed in the modern era, with first operational deployment in Syrian conflict of 2020.
Sukhoi Su-57 Felon Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Sukhoi
First flight 29 January 2010
Year introduced 2020
Number produced 32 units
Average unit price $42 million
Wing area 37.4 m² ◉
Wingspan 14.0 m â—‰
Height 5.0 m â—‰
Length 17.1 m â—‰
Maximum speed 1885 km/h â—‰
Operational range 780 km â—‰
Service ceiling 14,000 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 20,670 kg â—‰
Empty weight 11,908 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 8,006 kgf â—‰
Wing area 78.8 m² ◉
Wingspan 14.1 m â—‰
Height 4.6 m â—‰
Length 20.1 m â—‰
Maximum speed 2135 km/h â—‰
Operational range 3,500 km â—‰
Service ceiling 20,000 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 35,000 kg â—‰
Empty weight 18,500 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 14,480 kgf â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MiG-27 Flogger or Su-57 Felon?
The Su-57 Felon is faster with a maximum speed of 2,135 km/h compared to the MiG-27 Flogger's 1,885 km/h, a difference of 250 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MiG-27 Flogger or Su-57 Felon?
The Su-57 Felon has a longer range at 3,500 km compared to the MiG-27 Flogger's 780 km.
Which can fly higher, the MiG-27 Flogger or Su-57 Felon?
The Su-57 Felon has a higher service ceiling at 20,000 meters (65,616 ft) compared to the MiG-27 Flogger's 14,000 meters (45,931 ft).
Which is heavier, the MiG-27 Flogger or Su-57 Felon?
The Su-57 Felon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 35,000 kg compared to the MiG-27 Flogger's 20,670 kg.
Which is larger, the MiG-27 Flogger or Su-57 Felon?
The Su-57 Felon is longer at 20.1 meters compared to the MiG-27 Flogger's 17.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the MiG-27 Flogger or Su-57 Felon?
The Su-57 Felon is more expensive at approximately $42 million per unit compared to the MiG-27 Flogger at $5.0 million.
Which entered service first, the MiG-27 Flogger or Su-57 Felon?
The MiG-27 Flogger entered service first in 1975, 45 years before the Su-57 Felon which entered service in 2020.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MiG-27 Flogger or Su-57 Felon?
The MiG-27 Flogger has been produced in greater numbers with 1,075 units compared to 32 units of the Su-57 Felon.