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F-15 Eagle vs Su-37 Super Flanker

McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-15 Eagle
Sukhoi Su-37 Super Flanker combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Su-37 Super Flanker
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Specifications
F-15 Eagle Su-37 Super Flanker
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer McDonnell Douglas Sukhoi
First flight 27 July 1972 12 April 1996
Year introduced 1976 1997
Number produced 1198 units 1 units
Average unit price $29 million $70 million
Wing area 56.5 m² 62.0 m²
Wingspan 13.1 m 14.7 m
Height 5.6 m 6.4 m
Length 19.4 m 22.2 m
Maximum speed 2655 km/h 2494 km/h
Operational range 3,971 km 3,300 km
Service ceiling 19,812 m 18,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 30,844 kg 35,000 kg
Empty weight 12,701 kg 18,500 kg
Total thrust 2 x 7,915 kgf 2 x 7,598 kgf
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Overview

The F-15 Eagle and the Su-37 Super Flanker are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by McDonnell Douglas and Sukhoi respectively.

Top speed is 2,655 km/h for the F-15 Eagle vs 2,494 km/h for the Su-37 Super Flanker. The F-15 Eagle has an operational range of 3,971 km vs 3,300 km for the Su-37 Super Flanker. The F-15 Eagle operates at altitudes up to 19,812 m compared to 18,000 m for the Su-37 Super Flanker.

The F-15 Eagle has been produced in 1,198 units vs 1 for the Su-37 Super Flanker. Unit cost is $29M for the F-15 Eagle vs $70M for the Su-37 Super Flanker. The F-15 Eagle first flew 24 years before the Su-37 Super Flanker (1972 vs 1996).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-15 Eagle or Su-37 Super Flanker?
The F-15 Eagle is faster with a maximum speed of 2,655 km/h compared to the Su-37 Super Flanker's 2,494 km/h, a difference of 161 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-15 Eagle or Su-37 Super Flanker?
The F-15 Eagle has a longer range at 3,971 km compared to the Su-37 Super Flanker's 3,300 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-15 Eagle or Su-37 Super Flanker?
The F-15 Eagle has a higher service ceiling at 19,812 meters (65,000 ft) compared to the Su-37 Super Flanker's 18,000 meters (59,055 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-15 Eagle or Su-37 Super Flanker?
The Su-37 Super Flanker has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 35,000 kg compared to the F-15 Eagle's 30,844 kg.
Which is larger, the F-15 Eagle or Su-37 Super Flanker?
The Su-37 Super Flanker is longer at 22.2 meters compared to the F-15 Eagle's 19.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-15 Eagle or Su-37 Super Flanker?
The Su-37 Super Flanker is more expensive at approximately $70 million per unit compared to the F-15 Eagle at $29 million.
Which entered service first, the F-15 Eagle or Su-37 Super Flanker?
The F-15 Eagle entered service first in 1976, 21 years before the Su-37 Super Flanker which entered service in 1997.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-15 Eagle or Su-37 Super Flanker?
The F-15 Eagle has been produced in greater numbers with 1,198 units compared to 1 units of the Su-37 Super Flanker.