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Rafale vs Su-35 Flanker-E

Rafale vs Su-35 Flanker-E at a glance — top speed 1,912 vs 2,400 km/h, range 3,700 vs 4,500 km, max takeoff weight 24,500 vs 34,500 kg, built 316 vs 151 units.

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Specifications
Rafale Su-35 Flanker-E
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Dassault Sukhoi
First flight 4 July 1986 19 February 2008
Year introduced 2001 2014
Number produced 316 units 151 units
Average unit price $95 million $83 million
Wing area 45.7 m² 62.0 m²
Wingspan 10.9 m 15.3 m
Height 5.3 m 5.9 m
Length 15.3 m 21.9 m
Maximum speed 1912 km/h 2400 km/h
Operational range 3,700 km 4,500 km
Service ceiling 15,835 m 18,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 24,500 kg 34,500 kg
Empty weight 9,850 kg 19,000 kg
Total thrust 2 x 7,648 kgf 2 x 14,000 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Rafale or Su-35 Flanker-E?
The Su-35 Flanker-E is faster with a maximum speed of 2,400 km/h compared to the Rafale's 1,912 km/h, a difference of 488 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Rafale or Su-35 Flanker-E?
The Su-35 Flanker-E has a longer range at 4,500 km compared to the Rafale's 3,700 km.
Which can fly higher, the Rafale or Su-35 Flanker-E?
The Su-35 Flanker-E has a higher service ceiling at 18,000 meters (59,055 ft) compared to the Rafale's 15,835 meters (51,952 ft).
Which is heavier, the Rafale or Su-35 Flanker-E?
The Su-35 Flanker-E has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 34,500 kg compared to the Rafale's 24,500 kg.
Which is larger, the Rafale or Su-35 Flanker-E?
The Su-35 Flanker-E is longer at 21.9 meters compared to the Rafale's 15.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Rafale or Su-35 Flanker-E?
The Rafale is more expensive at approximately $95 million per unit compared to the Su-35 Flanker-E at $83 million.
Which entered service first, the Rafale or Su-35 Flanker-E?
The Rafale entered service first in 2001, 13 years before the Su-35 Flanker-E which entered service in 2014.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Rafale or Su-35 Flanker-E?
The Rafale has been produced in greater numbers with 316 units compared to 151 units of the Su-35 Flanker-E.