GlobalMilitary.net Open-source military intelligence Updated daily
Head-to-head

Su-27 Flanker vs Su-37 Super Flanker

Sukhoi Su-27 Flanker combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Su-27 Flanker
Sukhoi Su-37 Super Flanker combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Su-37 Super Flanker
Change comparison vs
Specifications
Su-27 Flanker Su-37 Super Flanker
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Sukhoi Sukhoi
First flight 20 May 1978 12 April 1996
Year introduced 1984 1997
Number produced 680 units 1 units
Average unit price $30 million $70 million
Wing area 62.0 m² 62.0 m²
Wingspan 14.7 m 14.7 m
Height 5.9 m 6.4 m
Length 21.9 m 22.2 m
Maximum speed 2500 km/h 2494 km/h
Operational range 3,530 km 3,300 km
Service ceiling 18,500 m 18,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 30,000 kg 35,000 kg
Empty weight 16,300 kg 18,500 kg
Total thrust 2 x 7,670 kgf 2 x 7,598 kgf
Performance Radar Chart

Overview

The Su-27 Flanker and the Su-37 Super Flanker are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Sukhoi and Sukhoi respectively.

Top speed is 2,500 km/h for the Su-27 Flanker vs 2,494 km/h for the Su-37 Super Flanker. The Su-27 Flanker has an operational range of 3,530 km vs 3,300 km for the Su-37 Super Flanker. The Su-27 Flanker operates at altitudes up to 18,500 m compared to 18,000 m for the Su-37 Super Flanker.

The Su-27 Flanker has been produced in 680 units vs 1 for the Su-37 Super Flanker. Unit cost is $30M for the Su-27 Flanker vs $70M for the Su-37 Super Flanker. The Su-27 Flanker first flew 18 years before the Su-37 Super Flanker (1978 vs 1996).

Related Comparisons
Su-27 Flanker vs MiG-23 Flogger Su-27 Flanker vs F-16 Fighting Falcon Su-27 Flanker vs Su-17 Fitter Su-27 Flanker vs J-7 Fishcan Su-27 Flanker vs MiG-29 Fulcrum Su-27 Flanker vs A-7 Corsair II

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Su-27 Flanker or Su-37 Super Flanker?
The Su-27 Flanker is faster with a maximum speed of 2,500 km/h compared to the Su-37 Super Flanker's 2,494 km/h, a difference of 6 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Su-27 Flanker or Su-37 Super Flanker?
The Su-27 Flanker has a longer range at 3,530 km compared to the Su-37 Super Flanker's 3,300 km.
Which can fly higher, the Su-27 Flanker or Su-37 Super Flanker?
The Su-27 Flanker has a higher service ceiling at 18,500 meters (60,695 ft) compared to the Su-37 Super Flanker's 18,000 meters (59,055 ft).
Which is heavier, the Su-27 Flanker or Su-37 Super Flanker?
The Su-37 Super Flanker has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 35,000 kg compared to the Su-27 Flanker's 30,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Su-27 Flanker or Su-37 Super Flanker?
The Su-37 Super Flanker is longer at 22.2 meters compared to the Su-27 Flanker's 21.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Su-27 Flanker or Su-37 Super Flanker?
The Su-37 Super Flanker is more expensive at approximately $70 million per unit compared to the Su-27 Flanker at $30 million.
Which entered service first, the Su-27 Flanker or Su-37 Super Flanker?
The Su-27 Flanker entered service first in 1984, 13 years before the Su-37 Super Flanker which entered service in 1997.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Su-27 Flanker or Su-37 Super Flanker?
The Su-27 Flanker has been produced in greater numbers with 680 units compared to 1 units of the Su-37 Super Flanker.