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Mitsubishi F-2 vs Su-25 Frogfoot

Mitsubishi F-2 combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇯🇵 Mitsubishi F-2
Sukhoi Su-25 Frogfoot combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Su-25 Frogfoot
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Specifications
Mitsubishi F-2 Su-25 Frogfoot
Origin country 🇯🇵 Japan 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Mitsubishi Sukhoi
First flight 7 October 1995 22 February 1975
Year introduced 2000 1981
Number produced 98 units 1000 units
Average unit price $100 million $11 million
Wing area 34.8 m² 30.1 m²
Wingspan 11.1 m 14.4 m
Height 4.7 m 4.8 m
Length 15.5 m 15.5 m
Maximum speed 2124 km/h 970 km/h
Operational range 833 km 1,000 km
Service ceiling 17,983 m 7,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 22,090 kg 17,600 kg
Empty weight 9,525 kg 9,500 kg
Total thrust 1 x 13,381 kgf 2 x 4,505 kgf
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Overview

The Mitsubishi F-2 and the Su-25 Frogfoot are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Mitsubishi and Sukhoi respectively.

The Mitsubishi F-2 reaches 2,124 km/h — 2.2:1 the Su-25 Frogfoot's 970 km/h. The Mitsubishi F-2 has an operational range of 833 km vs 1,000 km for the Su-25 Frogfoot. The Mitsubishi F-2 operates at altitudes up to 17,983 m compared to 7,000 m for the Su-25 Frogfoot.

The Mitsubishi F-2 has been produced in 98 units vs 1,000 for the Su-25 Frogfoot. Unit cost is $100M for the Mitsubishi F-2 vs $11M for the Su-25 Frogfoot. The Su-25 Frogfoot first flew 20 years before the Mitsubishi F-2 (1975 vs 1995).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Mitsubishi F-2 or Su-25 Frogfoot?
The Mitsubishi F-2 is faster with a maximum speed of 2,124 km/h compared to the Su-25 Frogfoot's 970 km/h, a difference of 1,154 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Mitsubishi F-2 or Su-25 Frogfoot?
The Su-25 Frogfoot has a longer range at 1,000 km compared to the Mitsubishi F-2's 833 km.
Which can fly higher, the Mitsubishi F-2 or Su-25 Frogfoot?
The Mitsubishi F-2 has a higher service ceiling at 17,983 meters (58,999 ft) compared to the Su-25 Frogfoot's 7,000 meters (22,965 ft).
Which is heavier, the Mitsubishi F-2 or Su-25 Frogfoot?
The Mitsubishi F-2 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 22,090 kg compared to the Su-25 Frogfoot's 17,600 kg.
Which is larger, the Mitsubishi F-2 or Su-25 Frogfoot?
The Su-25 Frogfoot is longer at 15.5 meters compared to the Mitsubishi F-2's 15.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Mitsubishi F-2 or Su-25 Frogfoot?
The Mitsubishi F-2 is more expensive at approximately $100 million per unit compared to the Su-25 Frogfoot at $11 million.
Which entered service first, the Mitsubishi F-2 or Su-25 Frogfoot?
The Su-25 Frogfoot entered service first in 1981, 19 years before the Mitsubishi F-2 which entered service in 2000.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Mitsubishi F-2 or Su-25 Frogfoot?
The Su-25 Frogfoot has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 98 units of the Mitsubishi F-2.