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Su-27 Flanker vs Su-34 Fullback

Su-27 Flanker vs Su-34 Fullback at a glance — top speed 2,500 vs 1,900 km/h, range 3,530 vs 4,500 km, max takeoff weight 33,000 vs 45,000 kg, built 680 vs 155 units.

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Specifications
Su-27 Flanker Su-34 Fullback
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Sukhoi Sukhoi
First flight 20 May 1977 13 April 1990
Year introduced 1985 2014
Number produced 680 units 155 units
Average unit price $30 million $36 million
Wing area 62.0 m² 62.0 m²
Wingspan 14.7 m 14.7 m
Height 5.9 m 6.4 m
Length 21.9 m 23.3 m
Maximum speed 2500 km/h 1900 km/h
Operational range 3,530 km 4,500 km
Service ceiling 18,500 m 15,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 33,000 kg 45,000 kg
Empty weight 16,300 kg 20,000 kg
Total thrust 2 x 12,502 kgf 2 x 13,460 kgf
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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 1,900 km/h, a difference of 600 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Su-27 Flanker or Su-34 Fullback?
The Su-34 Fullback has a longer range at 4,500 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 33,000 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 1985, 29 years before the Su-34 Fullback which entered service in 2014.
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.