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Su-25 Frogfoot vs Su-33 Flanker-D

Su-25 Frogfoot vs Su-33 Flanker-D at a glance — top speed 970 vs 2,300 km/h, range 1,000 vs 3,000 km, max takeoff weight 17,600 vs 33,000 kg, built 1,000 vs 22 units.

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Specifications
Su-25 Frogfoot Su-33 Flanker-D
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Sukhoi Sukhoi
First flight 22 February 1975 17 August 1987
Year introduced 1981 1998
Number produced 1000 units 22 units
Average unit price $11 million $45 million
Wing area 30.1 m² -- m²
Wingspan 14.4 m 15.0 m
Height 4.8 m 6.0 m
Length 15.5 m 22.0 m
Maximum speed 970 km/h 2300 km/h
Operational range 1,000 km 3,000 km
Service ceiling 7,000 m 18,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 17,600 kg 33,000 kg
Empty weight 9,500 kg 14,800 kg
Total thrust 2 x 4,505 kgf 2 x 12,797 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Su-25 Frogfoot or Su-33 Flanker-D?
The Su-33 Flanker-D is faster with a maximum speed of 2,300 km/h compared to the Su-25 Frogfoot's 970 km/h, a difference of 1,330 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Su-25 Frogfoot or Su-33 Flanker-D?
The Su-33 Flanker-D has a longer range at 3,000 km compared to the Su-25 Frogfoot's 1,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the Su-25 Frogfoot or Su-33 Flanker-D?
The Su-33 Flanker-D has a higher service ceiling at 18,000 meters (59,055 ft) compared to the Su-25 Frogfoot's 7,000 meters (22,965 ft).
Which is heavier, the Su-25 Frogfoot or Su-33 Flanker-D?
The Su-33 Flanker-D has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 33,000 kg compared to the Su-25 Frogfoot's 17,600 kg.
Which is larger, the Su-25 Frogfoot or Su-33 Flanker-D?
The Su-33 Flanker-D is longer at 22.0 meters compared to the Su-25 Frogfoot's 15.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Su-25 Frogfoot or Su-33 Flanker-D?
The Su-33 Flanker-D is more expensive at approximately $45 million per unit compared to the Su-25 Frogfoot at $11 million.
Which entered service first, the Su-25 Frogfoot or Su-33 Flanker-D?
The Su-25 Frogfoot entered service first in 1981, 17 years before the Su-33 Flanker-D which entered service in 1998.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Su-25 Frogfoot or Su-33 Flanker-D?
The Su-25 Frogfoot has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 22 units of the Su-33 Flanker-D.