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Su-30 Flanker-C vs Su-34 Fullback

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Specifications
Su-30 Flanker-C Su-34 Fullback
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Sukhoi Sukhoi
First flight 30 December 1989 13 April 1990
Year introduced 1996 1997
Number produced 630 units 155 units
Average unit price $37 million $36 million
Wing area 62.0 m² 52.0 m²
Wingspan 14.7 m 14.7 m
Height 6.4 m 6.4 m
Length 21.9 m 23.3 m
Maximum speed 2125 km/h 1900 km/h
Operational range 3,000 km 4,000 km
Service ceiling 17,500 m 15,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 33,000 kg 45,000 kg
Empty weight 17,700 kg 20,000 kg
Total thrust 2 x 12,497 kgf 2 x 12,500 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Su-30 Flanker-C or Su-34 Fullback?
The Su-30 Flanker-C is faster with a maximum speed of 2,125 km/h compared to the Su-34 Fullback's 1,900 km/h, a difference of 225 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Su-30 Flanker-C or Su-34 Fullback?
The Su-34 Fullback has a longer range at 4,000 km compared to the Su-30 Flanker-C's 3,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the Su-30 Flanker-C or Su-34 Fullback?
The Su-30 Flanker-C has a higher service ceiling at 17,500 meters (57,414 ft) compared to the Su-34 Fullback's 15,000 meters (49,212 ft).
Which is heavier, the Su-30 Flanker-C or Su-34 Fullback?
The Su-34 Fullback has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 45,000 kg compared to the Su-30 Flanker-C's 33,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Su-30 Flanker-C or Su-34 Fullback?
The Su-34 Fullback is longer at 23.3 meters compared to the Su-30 Flanker-C's 21.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Su-30 Flanker-C or Su-34 Fullback?
The Su-30 Flanker-C is more expensive at approximately $37 million per unit compared to the Su-34 Fullback at $36 million.
Which entered service first, the Su-30 Flanker-C or Su-34 Fullback?
The Su-30 Flanker-C entered service first in 1996, 1 years before the Su-34 Fullback which entered service in 1997.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Su-30 Flanker-C or Su-34 Fullback?
The Su-30 Flanker-C has been produced in greater numbers with 630 units compared to 155 units of the Su-34 Fullback.