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F-14 Tomcat vs Su-27 Flanker

Grumman F-14 Tomcat combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-14 Tomcat
Sukhoi Su-27 Flanker combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Su-27 Flanker
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Specifications
F-14 Tomcat Su-27 Flanker
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Grumman Sukhoi
First flight 21 December 1970 20 May 1978
Year introduced 1972 1984
Number produced 712 units 680 units
Average unit price $38 million $30 million
Wing area 52.5 m² 62.0 m²
Wingspan 19.6 m 14.7 m
Height 4.9 m 5.9 m
Length 19.1 m 21.9 m
Maximum speed 2485 km/h 2500 km/h
Operational range 3,000 km 3,530 km
Service ceiling 17,069 m 18,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 33,724 kg 30,000 kg
Empty weight 18,191 kg 16,300 kg
Total thrust 2 x 11,204 kgf 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.