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Shenyang J-35 vs Su-35 Flanker-E

Shenyang J-35 combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Shenyang J-35
Sukhoi Su-35 Flanker-E combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Su-35 Flanker-E
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Specifications
Shenyang J-35 Su-35 Flanker-E
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Shenyang Sukhoi
First flight 29 October 2021 29 April 1999
Year introduced 2025 2014
Number produced 57 units 151 units
Average unit price -- $83 million
Wing area -- m² 62.0 m²
Wingspan 11.5 m 15.0 m
Height 4.8 m 6.0 m
Length 17.3 m 22.0 m
Maximum speed 1905 km/h 2500 km/h
Operational range 3,500 km 3,600 km
Service ceiling 16,000 m 18,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 28,000 kg 34,000 kg
Empty weight -- kg 18,400 kg
Total thrust 2 x 11,830 kgf 2 x 13,700 kgf
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Overview

The Shenyang J-35 and the Su-35 Flanker-E are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Shenyang and Sukhoi respectively.

Top speed is 1,905 km/h for the Shenyang J-35 vs 2,500 km/h for the Su-35 Flanker-E. The Shenyang J-35 has an operational range of 3,500 km vs 3,600 km for the Su-35 Flanker-E. The Su-35 Flanker-E operates at altitudes up to 18,000 m compared to 16,000 m for the Shenyang J-35.

The Shenyang J-35 has been produced in 57 units vs 151 for the Su-35 Flanker-E. The Su-35 Flanker-E first flew 22 years before the Shenyang J-35 (1999 vs 2021).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Shenyang J-35 or Su-35 Flanker-E?
The Su-35 Flanker-E is faster with a maximum speed of 2,500 km/h compared to the Shenyang J-35's 1,905 km/h, a difference of 595 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Shenyang J-35 or Su-35 Flanker-E?
The Su-35 Flanker-E has a longer range at 3,600 km compared to the Shenyang J-35's 3,500 km.
Which can fly higher, the Shenyang J-35 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 Shenyang J-35's 16,000 meters (52,493 ft).
Which is heavier, the Shenyang J-35 or Su-35 Flanker-E?
The Su-35 Flanker-E has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 34,000 kg compared to the Shenyang J-35's 28,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Shenyang J-35 or Su-35 Flanker-E?
The Su-35 Flanker-E is longer at 22.0 meters compared to the Shenyang J-35's 17.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the Shenyang J-35 or Su-35 Flanker-E?
The Su-35 Flanker-E entered service first in 2014, 11 years before the Shenyang J-35 which entered service in 2025.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Shenyang J-35 or Su-35 Flanker-E?
The Su-35 Flanker-E has been produced in greater numbers with 151 units compared to 57 units of the Shenyang J-35.