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Mitsubishi F-2 vs Su-27 Flanker

Mitsubishi F-2 combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇯🇵 Mitsubishi F-2
Sukhoi Su-27 Flanker combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Su-27 Flanker
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Specifications
Mitsubishi F-2 Su-27 Flanker
Origin country 🇯🇵 Japan 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Mitsubishi Sukhoi
First flight 7 October 1995 20 May 1978
Year introduced 2000 1984
Number produced 98 units 680 units
Average unit price $100 million $30 million
Wing area 34.8 m² 62.0 m²
Wingspan 11.1 m 14.7 m
Height 4.7 m 5.9 m
Length 15.5 m 21.9 m
Maximum speed 2124 km/h 2500 km/h
Operational range 833 km 3,530 km
Service ceiling 17,983 m 18,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 22,090 kg 30,000 kg
Empty weight 9,525 kg 16,300 kg
Total thrust 1 x 13,381 kgf 2 x 12,502 kgf
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Overview

The Mitsubishi F-2 and the Su-27 Flanker are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Mitsubishi and Sukhoi respectively.

Top speed is 2,124 km/h for the Mitsubishi F-2 vs 2,500 km/h for the Su-27 Flanker. The Mitsubishi F-2 has an operational range of 833 km vs 3,530 km for the Su-27 Flanker. The Su-27 Flanker operates at altitudes up to 18,500 m compared to 17,983 m for the Mitsubishi F-2.

The Mitsubishi F-2 has been produced in 98 units vs 680 for the Su-27 Flanker. Unit cost is $100M for the Mitsubishi F-2 vs $30M for the Su-27 Flanker. The Su-27 Flanker first flew 17 years before the Mitsubishi F-2 (1978 vs 1995).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Mitsubishi F-2 or Su-27 Flanker?
The Su-27 Flanker is faster with a maximum speed of 2,500 km/h compared to the Mitsubishi F-2's 2,124 km/h, a difference of 376 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Mitsubishi F-2 or Su-27 Flanker?
The Su-27 Flanker has a longer range at 3,530 km compared to the Mitsubishi F-2's 833 km.
Which can fly higher, the Mitsubishi F-2 or Su-27 Flanker?
The Su-27 Flanker has a higher service ceiling at 18,500 meters (60,695 ft) compared to the Mitsubishi F-2's 17,983 meters (58,999 ft).
Which is heavier, the Mitsubishi F-2 or Su-27 Flanker?
The Su-27 Flanker has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 30,000 kg compared to the Mitsubishi F-2's 22,090 kg.
Which is larger, the Mitsubishi F-2 or Su-27 Flanker?
The Su-27 Flanker is longer at 21.9 meters compared to the Mitsubishi F-2's 15.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Mitsubishi F-2 or Su-27 Flanker?
The Mitsubishi F-2 is more expensive at approximately $100 million per unit compared to the Su-27 Flanker at $30 million.
Which entered service first, the Mitsubishi F-2 or Su-27 Flanker?
The Su-27 Flanker entered service first in 1984, 16 years before the Mitsubishi F-2 which entered service in 2000.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Mitsubishi F-2 or Su-27 Flanker?
The Su-27 Flanker has been produced in greater numbers with 680 units compared to 98 units of the Mitsubishi F-2.