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Su-33 Flanker-D vs Su-37 Super Flanker

Su-33 Flanker-D vs Su-37 Super Flanker at a glance — top speed 2,300 vs 2,494 km/h, range 3,000 vs 3,300 km, max takeoff weight 33,000 vs 35,000 kg, built 22 vs 1 units.

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Specifications
Su-33 Flanker-D Su-37 Super Flanker
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Sukhoi Sukhoi
First flight 17 August 1987 2 April 1996
Year introduced 1998 --
Number produced 22 units 1 units
Average unit price $45 million $70 million
Wing area -- m² 62.0 m²
Wingspan 15.0 m 14.7 m
Height 6.0 m 6.4 m
Length 22.0 m 22.2 m
Maximum speed 2300 km/h 2494 km/h
Operational range 3,000 km 3,300 km
Service ceiling 18,000 m 18,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 33,000 kg 35,000 kg
Empty weight 14,800 kg 18,500 kg
Total thrust 2 x 12,797 kgf 2 x 14,480 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Su-33 Flanker-D 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-33 Flanker-D's 2,300 km/h, a difference of 194 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Su-33 Flanker-D or Su-37 Super Flanker?
The Su-37 Super Flanker has a longer range at 3,300 km compared to the Su-33 Flanker-D's 3,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the Su-33 Flanker-D or Su-37 Super Flanker?
Both the Su-33 Flanker-D and Su-37 Super Flanker have a service ceiling of 18,000 meters (59,055 ft).
Which is heavier, the Su-33 Flanker-D or Su-37 Super Flanker?
The Su-37 Super Flanker has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 35,000 kg compared to the Su-33 Flanker-D's 33,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Su-33 Flanker-D or Su-37 Super Flanker?
The Su-37 Super Flanker is longer at 22.2 meters compared to the Su-33 Flanker-D's 22.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Su-33 Flanker-D or Su-37 Super Flanker?
The Su-37 Super Flanker is more expensive at approximately $70 million per unit compared to the Su-33 Flanker-D at $45 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Su-33 Flanker-D or Su-37 Super Flanker?
The Su-33 Flanker-D has been produced in greater numbers with 22 units compared to 1 units of the Su-37 Super Flanker.