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Su-33 Flanker-D vs Su-35 Flanker-E

Su-33 Flanker-D vs Su-35 Flanker-E at a glance — top speed 2,300 vs 2,400 km/h, range 3,000 vs 4,500 km, max takeoff weight 33,000 vs 34,500 kg, built 22 vs 151 units.

Sukhoi Su-33 Flanker-D combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Su-33 Flanker-D
Sukhoi Su-35 Flanker-E combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Su-35 Flanker-E
Specifications
Su-33 Flanker-D Su-35 Flanker-E
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Sukhoi Sukhoi
First flight 17 August 1987 19 February 2008
Year introduced 1998 2014
Number produced 22 units 151 units
Average unit price $45 million $83 million
Wing area -- m² 62.0 m²
Wingspan 15.0 m 15.3 m
Height 6.0 m 5.9 m
Length 22.0 m 21.9 m
Maximum speed 2300 km/h 2400 km/h
Operational range 3,000 km 4,500 km
Service ceiling 18,000 m 18,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 33,000 kg 34,500 kg
Empty weight 14,800 kg 19,000 kg
Total thrust 2 x 12,797 kgf 2 x 14,000 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Su-33 Flanker-D or Su-35 Flanker-E?
The Su-35 Flanker-E is faster with a maximum speed of 2,400 km/h compared to the Su-33 Flanker-D's 2,300 km/h, a difference of 100 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Su-33 Flanker-D or Su-35 Flanker-E?
The Su-35 Flanker-E has a longer range at 4,500 km compared to the Su-33 Flanker-D's 3,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the Su-33 Flanker-D or Su-35 Flanker-E?
The Su-35 Flanker-E has a higher service ceiling at 18,000 meters (59,055 ft) compared to the Su-33 Flanker-D's 18,000 meters (59,055 ft).
Which is heavier, the Su-33 Flanker-D or Su-35 Flanker-E?
The Su-35 Flanker-E has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 34,500 kg compared to the Su-33 Flanker-D's 33,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Su-33 Flanker-D or Su-35 Flanker-E?
The Su-33 Flanker-D is longer at 22.0 meters compared to the Su-35 Flanker-E's 21.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Su-33 Flanker-D or Su-35 Flanker-E?
The Su-35 Flanker-E is more expensive at approximately $83 million per unit compared to the Su-33 Flanker-D at $45 million.
Which entered service first, the Su-33 Flanker-D or Su-35 Flanker-E?
The Su-33 Flanker-D entered service first in 1998, 16 years before the Su-35 Flanker-E which entered service in 2014.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Su-33 Flanker-D or Su-35 Flanker-E?
The Su-35 Flanker-E has been produced in greater numbers with 151 units compared to 22 units of the Su-33 Flanker-D.