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Su-37 Super Flanker vs Tornado

Sukhoi Su-37 Super Flanker combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Su-37 Super Flanker
Panavia Tornado combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇩🇪🇬🇧🇮🇹 Tornado
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Specifications
Su-37 Super Flanker Tornado
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia 🇩🇪 Germany🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇮🇹 Italy
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Sukhoi Panavia
First flight 12 April 1996 14 August 1974
Year introduced 1997 1980
Number produced 1 units 990 units
Average unit price $70 million $35 million
Wing area 62.0 m² 26.6 m²
Wingspan 14.7 m 13.9 m
Height 6.4 m 6.0 m
Length 22.2 m 16.7 m
Maximum speed 2494 km/h 2420 km/h
Operational range 3,300 km 3,148 km
Service ceiling 18,000 m 15,240 m
Max. takeoff weight 35,000 kg 28,000 kg
Empty weight 18,500 kg 13,890 kg
Total thrust 2 x 7,598 kgf 2 x 8,936 kgf
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Overview

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

Top speed is 2,494 km/h for the Su-37 Super Flanker vs 2,420 km/h for the Tornado. The Su-37 Super Flanker has an operational range of 3,300 km vs 3,148 km for the Tornado. The Su-37 Super Flanker operates at altitudes up to 18,000 m compared to 15,240 m for the Tornado.

The Su-37 Super Flanker has been produced in 1 units vs 990 for the Tornado. Unit cost is $70M for the Su-37 Super Flanker vs $35M for the Tornado. The Tornado first flew 22 years before the Su-37 Super Flanker (1974 vs 1996).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Su-37 Super Flanker or Tornado?
The Su-37 Super Flanker is faster with a maximum speed of 2,494 km/h compared to the Tornado's 2,420 km/h, a difference of 74 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Su-37 Super Flanker or Tornado?
The Su-37 Super Flanker has a longer range at 3,300 km compared to the Tornado's 3,148 km.
Which can fly higher, the Su-37 Super Flanker or Tornado?
The Su-37 Super Flanker 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-37 Super Flanker or Tornado?
The Su-37 Super Flanker has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 35,000 kg compared to the Tornado's 28,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Su-37 Super Flanker or Tornado?
The Su-37 Super Flanker is longer at 22.2 meters compared to the Tornado's 16.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Su-37 Super Flanker or Tornado?
The Su-37 Super Flanker is more expensive at approximately $70 million per unit compared to the Tornado at $35 million.
Which entered service first, the Su-37 Super Flanker or Tornado?
The Tornado entered service first in 1980, 17 years before the Su-37 Super Flanker which entered service in 1997.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Su-37 Super Flanker or Tornado?
The Tornado has been produced in greater numbers with 990 units compared to 1 units of the Su-37 Super Flanker.