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J-15 Flying Shark vs Su-33 Flanker-D

J-15 Flying Shark vs Su-33 Flanker-D at a glance — top speed 2,300 vs 2,300 km/h, range 3,500 vs 3,000 km, max takeoff weight 33,000 vs 33,000 kg, built 76 vs 22 units.

Shenyang J-15 Flying Shark combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 J-15 Flying Shark
Sukhoi Su-33 Flanker-D combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Su-33 Flanker-D
Specifications
J-15 Flying Shark Su-33 Flanker-D
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Shenyang Sukhoi
First flight 1 August 2009 17 August 1987
Year introduced 2013 1998
Number produced 76 units 22 units
Average unit price -- $45 million
Wing area 67.8 m² -- m²
Wingspan 14.7 m 15.0 m
Height 5.9 m 6.0 m
Length 22.3 m 22.0 m
Maximum speed 2300 km/h 2300 km/h
Operational range 3,500 km 3,000 km
Service ceiling 18,000 m 18,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 33,000 kg 33,000 kg
Empty weight 17,500 kg 14,800 kg
Total thrust 2 x 12,502 kgf 2 x 12,797 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the J-15 Flying Shark or Su-33 Flanker-D?
The Su-33 Flanker-D is faster with a maximum speed of 2,300 km/h compared to the J-15 Flying Shark's 2,300 km/h, a difference of 0 km/h.
Which has longer range, the J-15 Flying Shark or Su-33 Flanker-D?
The J-15 Flying Shark has a longer range at 3,500 km compared to the Su-33 Flanker-D's 3,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the J-15 Flying Shark or Su-33 Flanker-D?
The Su-33 Flanker-D has a higher service ceiling at 18,000 meters (59,055 ft) compared to the J-15 Flying Shark's 18,000 meters (59,055 ft).
Which is heavier, the J-15 Flying Shark or Su-33 Flanker-D?
The Su-33 Flanker-D has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 33,000 kg compared to the J-15 Flying Shark's 33,000 kg.
Which is larger, the J-15 Flying Shark or Su-33 Flanker-D?
The J-15 Flying Shark is longer at 22.3 meters compared to the Su-33 Flanker-D's 22.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the J-15 Flying Shark or Su-33 Flanker-D?
The Su-33 Flanker-D entered service first in 1998, 15 years before the J-15 Flying Shark which entered service in 2013.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the J-15 Flying Shark or Su-33 Flanker-D?
The J-15 Flying Shark has been produced in greater numbers with 76 units compared to 22 units of the Su-33 Flanker-D.