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F-15 Eagle vs Su-35 Flanker-E

McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-15 Eagle
Sukhoi Su-35 Flanker-E combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Su-35 Flanker-E
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Specifications
F-15 Eagle Su-35 Flanker-E
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer McDonnell Douglas Sukhoi
First flight 27 July 1972 29 April 1999
Year introduced 1976 2014
Number produced 1198 units 151 units
Average unit price $29 million $83 million
Wing area 56.5 m² 62.0 m²
Wingspan 13.1 m 15.3 m
Height 5.6 m 5.9 m
Length 19.4 m 21.9 m
Maximum speed 2655 km/h 2400 km/h
Operational range 3,971 km 3,600 km
Service ceiling 19,812 m 18,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 30,844 kg 34,500 kg
Empty weight 12,701 kg 19,000 kg
Total thrust 2 x 10,782 kgf 2 x 14,000 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-15 Eagle or Su-35 Flanker-E?
The F-15 Eagle is faster with a maximum speed of 2,655 km/h compared to the Su-35 Flanker-E's 2,400 km/h, a difference of 255 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-15 Eagle or Su-35 Flanker-E?
The F-15 Eagle has a longer range at 3,971 km compared to the Su-35 Flanker-E's 3,600 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-15 Eagle or Su-35 Flanker-E?
The F-15 Eagle has a higher service ceiling at 19,812 meters (65,000 ft) compared to the Su-35 Flanker-E's 18,000 meters (59,055 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-15 Eagle or Su-35 Flanker-E?
The Su-35 Flanker-E has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 34,500 kg compared to the F-15 Eagle's 30,844 kg.
Which is larger, the F-15 Eagle or Su-35 Flanker-E?
The Su-35 Flanker-E is longer at 21.9 meters compared to the F-15 Eagle's 19.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-15 Eagle or Su-35 Flanker-E?
The Su-35 Flanker-E is more expensive at approximately $83 million per unit compared to the F-15 Eagle at $29 million.
Which entered service first, the F-15 Eagle or Su-35 Flanker-E?
The F-15 Eagle entered service first in 1976, 38 years before the Su-35 Flanker-E which entered service in 2014.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-15 Eagle or Su-35 Flanker-E?
The F-15 Eagle has been produced in greater numbers with 1,198 units compared to 151 units of the Su-35 Flanker-E.