F-14 Tomcat vs Su-27 Flanker
Overview
The F-14 Tomcat and the Su-27 Flanker are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Grumman and Sukhoi respectively.
Top speed is 2,485 km/h for the F-14 Tomcat vs 2,500 km/h for the Su-27 Flanker. The F-14 Tomcat has an operational range of 3,000 km vs 3,530 km for the Su-27 Flanker. The Su-27 Flanker operates at altitudes up to 18,500 m compared to 17,069 m for the F-14 Tomcat.
The F-14 Tomcat has been produced in 712 units vs 680 for the Su-27 Flanker. Unit cost is $38M for the F-14 Tomcat vs $30M for the Su-27 Flanker. The F-14 Tomcat first flew 8 years before the Su-27 Flanker (1970 vs 1978).
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Grumman |
| First flight | 21 December 1970 |
| Year introduced | 1972 |
| Number produced | 712 units |
| Average unit price | $38 million |
| Soviet-originated multirole fighter, distinguished for deployments during the Cold War, globally utilized in air superiority missions. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Sukhoi |
| First flight | 20 May 1978 |
| Year introduced | 1984 |
| Number produced | 680 units |
| Average unit price | $30 million |
| Wing area | 52.5 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 19.6 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.9 m ◉ |
| Length | 19.1 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 2485 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 3,000 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 17,069 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 33,724 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 18,191 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 11,204 kgf ◉ |
| Wing area | 62.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 14.7 m ◉ |
| Height | 5.9 m ◉ |
| Length | 21.9 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 2500 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 3,530 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 18,500 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 30,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 16,300 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 7,670 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the F-14 Tomcat or Su-27 Flanker?
The Su-27 Flanker is faster with a maximum speed of 2,500 km/h compared to the F-14 Tomcat's 2,485 km/h, a difference of 15 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-14 Tomcat or Su-27 Flanker?
The Su-27 Flanker has a longer range at 3,530 km compared to the F-14 Tomcat's 3,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-14 Tomcat or Su-27 Flanker?
The Su-27 Flanker has a higher service ceiling at 18,500 meters (60,695 ft) compared to the F-14 Tomcat's 17,069 meters (56,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-14 Tomcat or Su-27 Flanker?
The F-14 Tomcat has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 33,724 kg compared to the Su-27 Flanker's 30,000 kg.
Which is larger, the F-14 Tomcat or Su-27 Flanker?
The Su-27 Flanker is longer at 21.9 meters compared to the F-14 Tomcat's 19.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-14 Tomcat or Su-27 Flanker?
The F-14 Tomcat is more expensive at approximately $38 million per unit compared to the Su-27 Flanker at $30 million.
Which entered service first, the F-14 Tomcat or Su-27 Flanker?
The F-14 Tomcat entered service first in 1972, 12 years before the Su-27 Flanker which entered service in 1984.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-14 Tomcat or Su-27 Flanker?
The F-14 Tomcat has been produced in greater numbers with 712 units compared to 680 units of the Su-27 Flanker.