TBM vs Su-37 Super Flanker
Overview
The TBM and the Su-37 Super Flanker are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Socata and Sukhoi respectively.
The Su-37 Super Flanker reaches 2,494 km/h — 4.5x the TBM's 555 km/h. The TBM has an operational range of 3,304 km vs 3,300 km for the Su-37 Super Flanker. The Su-37 Super Flanker operates at altitudes up to 18,000 m compared to 9,185 m for the TBM. At 35,000 kg MTOW, the Su-37 Super Flanker is 10:1 the TBM's 3,354 kg.
The TBM has been produced in 1,000 units vs 1 for the Su-37 Super Flanker. Unit cost is $4.5M for the TBM vs $70M for the Su-37 Super Flanker. The TBM first flew 8 years before the Su-37 Super Flanker (1988 vs 1996).
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| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Socata |
| First flight | 14 July 1988 |
| Year introduced | 1990 |
| Number produced | 1000 units |
| Average unit price | $4.5 million |
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| Origin country | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Sukhoi |
| First flight | 12 April 1996 |
| Year introduced | 1997 |
| Number produced | 1 units |
| Average unit price | $70 million |
| Wing area | 18.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 12.7 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.4 m â—‰ |
| Length | 10.7 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 555 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 3,304 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 9,185 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 3,354 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 1,837 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 522 kW â—‰ |
| Wing area | 62.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 14.7 m â—‰ |
| Height | 6.4 m â—‰ |
| Length | 22.2 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 2494 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 3,300 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 18,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 35,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 18,500 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 7,598 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the TBM or Su-37 Super Flanker?
The Su-37 Super Flanker is faster with a maximum speed of 2,494 km/h compared to the TBM's 555 km/h, a difference of 1,939 km/h.
Which has longer range, the TBM or Su-37 Super Flanker?
The TBM has a longer range at 3,304 km compared to the Su-37 Super Flanker's 3,300 km.
Which can fly higher, the TBM or Su-37 Super Flanker?
The Su-37 Super Flanker has a higher service ceiling at 18,000 meters (59,055 ft) compared to the TBM's 9,185 meters (30,134 ft).
Which is heavier, the TBM or Su-37 Super Flanker?
The Su-37 Super Flanker has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 35,000 kg compared to the TBM's 3,354 kg.
Which is larger, the TBM or Su-37 Super Flanker?
The Su-37 Super Flanker is longer at 22.2 meters compared to the TBM's 10.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the TBM or Su-37 Super Flanker?
The Su-37 Super Flanker is more expensive at approximately $70 million per unit compared to the TBM at $4.5 million.
Which entered service first, the TBM or Su-37 Super Flanker?
The TBM entered service first in 1990, 7 years before the Su-37 Super Flanker which entered service in 1997.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the TBM or Su-37 Super Flanker?
The TBM has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 1 units of the Su-37 Super Flanker.