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Su-33 Flanker-D vs Tornado

Su-33 Flanker-D vs Tornado at a glance — top speed 2,300 vs 2,420 km/h, range 3,000 vs 3,890 km, max takeoff weight 33,000 vs 27,215 kg, built 22 vs 990 units.

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Specifications
Su-33 Flanker-D Tornado
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇩🇪 Germany🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇮🇹 Italy
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Sukhoi Panavia
First flight 17 August 1987 14 August 1974
Year introduced 1998 1980
Number produced 22 units 990 units
Average unit price $45 million $35 million
Wing area -- m² 26.6 m²
Wingspan 15.0 m 13.9 m
Height 6.0 m 6.0 m
Length 22.0 m 16.7 m
Maximum speed 2300 km/h 2420 km/h
Operational range 3,000 km 3,890 km
Service ceiling 18,000 m 15,240 m
Max. takeoff weight 33,000 kg 27,215 kg
Empty weight 14,800 kg 13,890 kg
Total thrust 2 x 12,797 kgf 2 x 7,831 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Su-33 Flanker-D or Tornado?
The Tornado is faster with a maximum speed of 2,420 km/h compared to the Su-33 Flanker-D's 2,300 km/h, a difference of 120 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Su-33 Flanker-D or Tornado?
The Tornado has a longer range at 3,890 km compared to the Su-33 Flanker-D's 3,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the Su-33 Flanker-D or Tornado?
The Su-33 Flanker-D has a higher service ceiling at 18,000 meters (59,055 ft) compared to the Tornado's 15,240 meters (50,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Su-33 Flanker-D or Tornado?
The Su-33 Flanker-D has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 33,000 kg compared to the Tornado's 27,215 kg.
Which is larger, the Su-33 Flanker-D or Tornado?
The Su-33 Flanker-D is longer at 22.0 meters compared to the Tornado's 16.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Su-33 Flanker-D or Tornado?
The Su-33 Flanker-D is more expensive at approximately $45 million per unit compared to the Tornado at $35 million.
Which entered service first, the Su-33 Flanker-D or Tornado?
The Tornado entered service first in 1980, 18 years before the Su-33 Flanker-D which entered service in 1998.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Su-33 Flanker-D or Tornado?
The Tornado has been produced in greater numbers with 990 units compared to 22 units of the Su-33 Flanker-D.