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Su-27 Flanker vs Typhoon

Sukhoi Su-27 Flanker combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Su-27 Flanker
Eurofighter Typhoon combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇩🇪🇪🇸🇬🇧🇮🇹 Typhoon
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Specifications
Su-27 Flanker Typhoon
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇩🇪 Germany🇪🇸 Spain🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇮🇹 Italy
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Sukhoi Eurofighter
First flight 20 May 1977 27 March 1994
Year introduced 1985 2003
Number produced 680 units 589 units
Average unit price $30 million $90 million
Wing area 62.0 m² 51.2 m²
Wingspan 14.7 m 11.0 m
Height 5.9 m 5.3 m
Length 21.9 m 16.0 m
Maximum speed 2500 km/h 2495 km/h
Operational range 3,530 km 3,790 km
Service ceiling 18,500 m 16,765 m
Max. takeoff weight 30,000 kg 23,500 kg
Empty weight 16,300 kg 11,000 kg
Total thrust 2 x 12,502 kgf 2 x 9,163 kgf
Performance Radar Chart

Overview

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

Top speed is 2,500 km/h for the Su-27 Flanker vs 2,495 km/h for the Typhoon. The Su-27 Flanker has an operational range of 3,530 km vs 3,790 km for the Typhoon. The Su-27 Flanker operates at altitudes up to 18,500 m compared to 16,765 m for the Typhoon.

The Su-27 Flanker has been produced in 680 units vs 589 for the Typhoon. Unit cost is $30M for the Su-27 Flanker vs $90M for the Typhoon. The Su-27 Flanker first flew 17 years before the Typhoon (1977 vs 1994).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Su-27 Flanker or Typhoon?
The Su-27 Flanker is faster with a maximum speed of 2,500 km/h compared to the Typhoon's 2,495 km/h, a difference of 5 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Su-27 Flanker or Typhoon?
The Typhoon has a longer range at 3,790 km compared to the Su-27 Flanker's 3,530 km.
Which can fly higher, the Su-27 Flanker or Typhoon?
The Su-27 Flanker has a higher service ceiling at 18,500 meters (60,695 ft) compared to the Typhoon's 16,765 meters (55,003 ft).
Which is heavier, the Su-27 Flanker or Typhoon?
The Su-27 Flanker has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 30,000 kg compared to the Typhoon's 23,500 kg.
Which is larger, the Su-27 Flanker or Typhoon?
The Su-27 Flanker is longer at 21.9 meters compared to the Typhoon's 16.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Su-27 Flanker or Typhoon?
The Typhoon is more expensive at approximately $90 million per unit compared to the Su-27 Flanker at $30 million.
Which entered service first, the Su-27 Flanker or Typhoon?
The Su-27 Flanker entered service first in 1985, 18 years before the Typhoon which entered service in 2003.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Su-27 Flanker or Typhoon?
The Su-27 Flanker has been produced in greater numbers with 680 units compared to 589 units of the Typhoon.