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Su-27 Flanker vs Su-35 Flanker-E

Sukhoi Su-27 Flanker combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Su-27 Flanker
Sukhoi Su-35 Flanker-E combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Su-35 Flanker-E
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Specifications
Su-27 Flanker Su-35 Flanker-E
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Sukhoi Sukhoi
First flight 20 May 1978 29 April 1999
Year introduced 1984 2014
Number produced 680 units 151 units
Average unit price $30 million $83 million
Wing area 62.0 m² 62.0 m²
Wingspan 14.7 m 15.0 m
Height 5.9 m 6.0 m
Length 21.9 m 22.0 m
Maximum speed 2500 km/h 2500 km/h
Operational range 3,530 km 3,600 km
Service ceiling 18,500 m 18,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 30,000 kg 34,000 kg
Empty weight 16,300 kg 18,400 kg
Total thrust 2 x 7,670 kgf 2 x 13,700 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Su-27 Flanker or Su-35 Flanker-E?
The Su-35 Flanker-E is faster with a maximum speed of 2,500 km/h compared to the Su-27 Flanker's 2,500 km/h, a difference of 0 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Su-27 Flanker or Su-35 Flanker-E?
The Su-35 Flanker-E has a longer range at 3,600 km compared to the Su-27 Flanker's 3,530 km.
Which can fly higher, the Su-27 Flanker or Su-35 Flanker-E?
The Su-27 Flanker has a higher service ceiling at 18,500 meters (60,695 ft) compared to the Su-35 Flanker-E's 18,000 meters (59,055 ft).
Which is heavier, the Su-27 Flanker or Su-35 Flanker-E?
The Su-35 Flanker-E has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 34,000 kg compared to the Su-27 Flanker's 30,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Su-27 Flanker or Su-35 Flanker-E?
The Su-35 Flanker-E is longer at 22.0 meters compared to the Su-27 Flanker's 21.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Su-27 Flanker or Su-35 Flanker-E?
The Su-35 Flanker-E is more expensive at approximately $83 million per unit compared to the Su-27 Flanker at $30 million.
Which entered service first, the Su-27 Flanker or Su-35 Flanker-E?
The Su-27 Flanker entered service first in 1984, 30 years before the Su-35 Flanker-E which entered service in 2014.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Su-27 Flanker or Su-35 Flanker-E?
The Su-27 Flanker has been produced in greater numbers with 680 units compared to 151 units of the Su-35 Flanker-E.