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Su-27 Flanker vs Su-30 Flanker-C

Sukhoi Su-27 Flanker combat aircraft side profile drawing
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Specifications
Su-27 Flanker Su-30 Flanker-C
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Sukhoi Sukhoi
First flight 20 May 1978 30 December 1989
Year introduced 1984 1996
Number produced 680 units 630 units
Average unit price $30 million $37 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 21.9 m
Maximum speed 2500 km/h 2125 km/h
Operational range 3,530 km 3,000 km
Service ceiling 18,500 m 17,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 30,000 kg 33,000 kg
Empty weight 16,300 kg 17,700 kg
Total thrust 2 x 7,670 kgf 2 x 12,497 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Su-27 Flanker or Su-30 Flanker-C?
The Su-27 Flanker is faster with a maximum speed of 2,500 km/h compared to the Su-30 Flanker-C's 2,125 km/h, a difference of 375 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Su-27 Flanker or Su-30 Flanker-C?
The Su-27 Flanker has a longer range at 3,530 km compared to the Su-30 Flanker-C's 3,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the Su-27 Flanker or Su-30 Flanker-C?
The Su-27 Flanker has a higher service ceiling at 18,500 meters (60,695 ft) compared to the Su-30 Flanker-C's 17,500 meters (57,414 ft).
Which is heavier, the Su-27 Flanker or Su-30 Flanker-C?
The Su-30 Flanker-C has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 33,000 kg compared to the Su-27 Flanker's 30,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Su-27 Flanker or Su-30 Flanker-C?
The Su-30 Flanker-C is longer at 21.9 meters compared to the Su-27 Flanker's 21.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Su-27 Flanker or Su-30 Flanker-C?
The Su-30 Flanker-C is more expensive at approximately $37 million per unit compared to the Su-27 Flanker at $30 million.
Which entered service first, the Su-27 Flanker or Su-30 Flanker-C?
The Su-27 Flanker entered service first in 1984, 12 years before the Su-30 Flanker-C which entered service in 1996.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Su-27 Flanker or Su-30 Flanker-C?
The Su-27 Flanker has been produced in greater numbers with 680 units compared to 630 units of the Su-30 Flanker-C.