Su-17 Fitter vs Su-57 Felon
The Su-17 Fitter and the Su-57 Felon are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Sukhoi and Sukhoi respectively. Top speed is 2,140 km/h for the Su-17 Fitter vs 2,135 km/h for the Su-57 Felon. The Su-17 Fitter has an operational range of 1,150 km vs 3,500 km for the Su-57 Felon. The Su-57 Felon operates at altitudes up to 20,000 m compared to 14,500 m for the Su-17 Fitter. At 35,000 kg MTOW, the Su-57 Felon is 4.4x the Su-17 Fitter's 7,890 kg. The Su-17 Fitter has been produced in 2,867 units vs 32 for the Su-57 Felon. Unit cost is $6M for the Su-17 Fitter vs $42M for the Su-57 Felon. The Su-17 Fitter first flew 44 years before the Su-57 Felon (1966 vs 2010).
| Soviet-era fighter-bomber, extensively deployed in varied conflicts worldwide, known for its variable-sweep wing design and robust operational capacity. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Sukhoi |
| First flight | 1 January 1966 |
| Year introduced | 1971 |
| Number produced | 2867 units |
| Average unit price | $6 million |
| Russian stealth fighter, developed in the modern era, with first operational deployment in Syrian conflict of 2020. | |
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| Origin country | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Sukhoi |
| First flight | 29 January 2010 |
| Year introduced | 2020 |
| Number produced | 32 units |
| Average unit price | $42 million |
| Wing area | 27.5 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 10.0 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.5 m â—‰ |
| Length | 15.3 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 2140 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,150 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 14,500 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 7,890 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 5,932 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 4,000 kgf â—‰ |
| Wing area | 78.8 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 14.1 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.6 m â—‰ |
| Length | 20.1 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 2135 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 3,500 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 20,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 35,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 18,500 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 14,480 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Su-17 Fitter or Su-57 Felon?
The Su-17 Fitter is faster with a maximum speed of 2,140 km/h compared to the Su-57 Felon's 2,135 km/h, a difference of 5 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Su-17 Fitter or Su-57 Felon?
The Su-57 Felon has a longer range at 3,500 km compared to the Su-17 Fitter's 1,150 km.
Which can fly higher, the Su-17 Fitter or Su-57 Felon?
The Su-57 Felon has a higher service ceiling at 20,000 meters (65,616 ft) compared to the Su-17 Fitter's 14,500 meters (47,572 ft).
Which is heavier, the Su-17 Fitter or Su-57 Felon?
The Su-57 Felon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 35,000 kg compared to the Su-17 Fitter's 7,890 kg.
Which is larger, the Su-17 Fitter or Su-57 Felon?
The Su-57 Felon is longer at 20.1 meters compared to the Su-17 Fitter's 15.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Su-17 Fitter or Su-57 Felon?
The Su-57 Felon is more expensive at approximately $42 million per unit compared to the Su-17 Fitter at $6.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Su-17 Fitter or Su-57 Felon?
The Su-17 Fitter entered service first in 1971, 49 years before the Su-57 Felon which entered service in 2020.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Su-17 Fitter or Su-57 Felon?
The Su-17 Fitter has been produced in greater numbers with 2,867 units compared to 32 units of the Su-57 Felon.