Su-27 Flanker vs Su-34 Fullback

Overview

The Su-27 Flanker and the Su-34 Fullback are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Sukhoi and Sukhoi respectively.

Top speed is 2,500 km/h for the Su-27 Flanker vs 2,120 km/h for the Su-34 Fullback. The Su-27 Flanker has an operational range of 3,530 km vs 4,000 km for the Su-34 Fullback. The Su-27 Flanker operates at altitudes up to 18,500 m compared to 15,000 m for the Su-34 Fullback.

The Su-27 Flanker has been produced in 680 units vs 155 for the Su-34 Fullback. Unit cost is $30M for the Su-27 Flanker vs $36M for the Su-34 Fullback. The Su-27 Flanker first flew 12 years before the Su-34 Fullback (1978 vs 1990).

Soviet-originated multirole fighter, distinguished for deployments during the Cold War, globally utilized in air superiority missions.
Sukhoi Su-27 Flanker Combat profile drawing
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
Russian strike fighter, known for action in Syrian Civil War, optimized for all-weather, precision ground-attack and aerial combat roles.
Sukhoi Su-34 Fullback Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Sukhoi
First flight 13 April 1990
Year introduced 1997
Number produced 155 units
Average unit price $36 million
Wing area 62.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 14.7 m â—‰
Height 5.9 m â—‰
Length 21.9 m â—‰
Maximum speed 2500 km/h â—‰
Operational range 3,530 km â—‰
Service ceiling 18,500 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 30,000 kg â—‰
Empty weight 16,300 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 7,670 kgf â—‰
Wing area 52.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 14.7 m â—‰
Height 6.4 m â—‰
Length 23.3 m â—‰
Maximum speed 2120 km/h â—‰
Operational range 4,000 km â—‰
Service ceiling 15,000 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 45,000 kg â—‰
Empty weight 20,000 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 12,500 kgf â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Su-27 Flanker or Su-34 Fullback?
The Su-27 Flanker is faster with a maximum speed of 2,500 km/h compared to the Su-34 Fullback's 2,120 km/h, a difference of 380 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Su-27 Flanker or Su-34 Fullback?
The Su-34 Fullback has a longer range at 4,000 km compared to the Su-27 Flanker's 3,530 km.
Which can fly higher, the Su-27 Flanker or Su-34 Fullback?
The Su-27 Flanker has a higher service ceiling at 18,500 meters (60,695 ft) compared to the Su-34 Fullback's 15,000 meters (49,212 ft).
Which is heavier, the Su-27 Flanker or Su-34 Fullback?
The Su-34 Fullback has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 45,000 kg compared to the Su-27 Flanker's 30,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Su-27 Flanker or Su-34 Fullback?
The Su-34 Fullback is longer at 23.3 meters compared to the Su-27 Flanker's 21.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Su-27 Flanker or Su-34 Fullback?
The Su-34 Fullback is more expensive at approximately $36 million per unit compared to the Su-27 Flanker at $30 million.
Which entered service first, the Su-27 Flanker or Su-34 Fullback?
The Su-27 Flanker entered service first in 1984, 13 years before the Su-34 Fullback which entered service in 1997.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Su-27 Flanker or Su-34 Fullback?
The Su-27 Flanker has been produced in greater numbers with 680 units compared to 155 units of the Su-34 Fullback.