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Su-30 Flanker-C vs Su-37 Super Flanker

Su-30 Flanker-C vs Su-37 Super Flanker at a glance — top speed 2,125 vs 2,494 km/h, range 3,000 vs 3,300 km, max takeoff weight 33,000 vs 35,000 kg, built 630 vs 1 units.

Sukhoi Su-30 Flanker-C combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Su-30 Flanker-C
Sukhoi Su-37 Super Flanker combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Su-37 Super Flanker
Specifications
Su-30 Flanker-C Su-37 Super Flanker
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Sukhoi Sukhoi
First flight 30 December 1989 12 April 1996
Year introduced 1996 1997
Number produced 630 units 1 units
Average unit price $37 million $70 million
Wing area 62.0 m² 62.0 m²
Wingspan 14.7 m 14.7 m
Height 6.4 m 6.4 m
Length 21.9 m 22.2 m
Maximum speed 2125 km/h 2494 km/h
Operational range 3,000 km 3,300 km
Service ceiling 17,500 m 18,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 33,000 kg 35,000 kg
Empty weight 17,700 kg 18,500 kg
Total thrust 2 x 12,500 kgf 2 x 14,480 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Su-30 Flanker-C or Su-37 Super Flanker?
The Su-37 Super Flanker is faster with a maximum speed of 2,494 km/h compared to the Su-30 Flanker-C's 2,125 km/h, a difference of 369 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Su-30 Flanker-C or Su-37 Super Flanker?
The Su-37 Super Flanker has a longer range at 3,300 km compared to the Su-30 Flanker-C's 3,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the Su-30 Flanker-C or Su-37 Super Flanker?
The Su-37 Super Flanker has a higher service ceiling at 18,000 meters (59,055 ft) compared to the Su-30 Flanker-C's 17,500 meters (57,414 ft).
Which is heavier, the Su-30 Flanker-C or Su-37 Super Flanker?
The Su-37 Super Flanker has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 35,000 kg compared to the Su-30 Flanker-C's 33,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Su-30 Flanker-C or Su-37 Super Flanker?
The Su-37 Super Flanker is longer at 22.2 meters compared to the Su-30 Flanker-C's 21.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Su-30 Flanker-C or Su-37 Super Flanker?
The Su-37 Super Flanker is more expensive at approximately $70 million per unit compared to the Su-30 Flanker-C at $37 million.
Which entered service first, the Su-30 Flanker-C or Su-37 Super Flanker?
The Su-30 Flanker-C entered service first in 1996, 1 years before the Su-37 Super Flanker which entered service in 1997.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Su-30 Flanker-C or Su-37 Super Flanker?
The Su-30 Flanker-C has been produced in greater numbers with 630 units compared to 1 units of the Su-37 Super Flanker.