F-15 Eagle vs Su-27 Flanker
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F-15 Eagle |
Su-27 Flanker |
| Origin country |
🇺🇸 United States |
🇷🇺 Ex-USSR |
| Category |
Combat Aircraft |
Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer |
McDonnell Douglas |
Sukhoi |
| First flight |
27 July 1972 |
20 May 1978 |
| Year introduced |
1976 |
1984 |
| Number produced |
1198 units |
680 units |
| Average unit price |
$29 million |
$30 million |
| Wing area |
56.5 m² |
62.0 m² |
| Wingspan |
13.1 m |
14.7 m |
| Height |
5.6 m |
5.9 m |
| Length |
19.4 m |
21.9 m |
| Maximum speed |
2655 km/h |
2500 km/h |
| Operational range |
3,971 km |
3,530 km |
| Service ceiling |
19,812 m |
18,500 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
30,844 kg |
30,000 kg |
| Empty weight |
12,701 kg |
16,300 kg |
| Total thrust |
2 x 7,915 kgf
|
2 x 7,670 kgf
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Which is faster, the F-15 Eagle or Su-27 Flanker?
The F-15 Eagle is faster with a maximum speed of 2,655 km/h compared to the Su-27 Flanker's 2,500 km/h, a difference of 155 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-15 Eagle or Su-27 Flanker?
The F-15 Eagle has a longer range at 3,971 km compared to the Su-27 Flanker's 3,530 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-15 Eagle or Su-27 Flanker?
The F-15 Eagle has a higher service ceiling at 19,812 meters (65,000 ft) compared to the Su-27 Flanker's 18,500 meters (60,695 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-15 Eagle or Su-27 Flanker?
The F-15 Eagle has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 30,844 kg compared to the Su-27 Flanker's 30,000 kg.
Which is larger, the F-15 Eagle or Su-27 Flanker?
The Su-27 Flanker is longer at 21.9 meters compared to the F-15 Eagle's 19.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-15 Eagle or Su-27 Flanker?
The Su-27 Flanker is more expensive at approximately $30 million per unit compared to the F-15 Eagle at $29 million.
Which entered service first, the F-15 Eagle or Su-27 Flanker?
The F-15 Eagle entered service first in 1976, 8 years before the Su-27 Flanker which entered service in 1984.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-15 Eagle or Su-27 Flanker?
The F-15 Eagle has been produced in greater numbers with 1,198 units compared to 680 units of the Su-27 Flanker.
