F-15 Eagle vs Su-35 Flanker-E

American twin-engine, all-weather tactical fighter, prominent during Cold War, deployed extensively in Middle East conflicts.
McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle Combat profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer McDonnell Douglas
First flight 27 July 1972
Year introduced 1976
Number produced 1198 units
Average unit price $29 million
Russian multirole fighter, heralded from the late Cold War era, extensively deployed for air superiority and ground attack missions.
Sukhoi Su-35 Flanker-E Combat profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡·πŸ‡Ί Russia
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Sukhoi
First flight 29 April 1999
Year introduced 2014
Number produced 151 units
Average unit price $83 million
Wing area 56.5 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 13.1 m β—‰
Height 5.6 m β—‰
Length 19.4 m β—‰
Maximum speed 2655 km/h β—‰
Operational range 3,971 km β—‰
Service ceiling 19,812 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 30,844 kg β—‰
Empty weight 12,701 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 7,915 kgf β—‰
Wing area 62.0 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 15.0 m β—‰
Height 6.0 m β—‰
Length 22.0 m β—‰
Maximum speed 2500 km/h β—‰
Operational range 3,600 km β—‰
Service ceiling 18,000 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 34,000 kg β—‰
Empty weight 18,400 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 13,700 kgf β—‰

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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 2,500 km/h, a difference of 155 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 34,000 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 22.0 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.