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Su-37 Super Flanker vs X-31 EFM Vector

Rockwell-MBB X-31 EFM Vector military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇩🇪🇺🇸 X-31 EFM Vector
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Specifications
Su-37 Super Flanker X-31 EFM Vector
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia 🇩🇪 Germany🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Sukhoi Rockwell-MBB
First flight 12 April 1996 11 October 1990
Year introduced 1997 --
Number produced 1 units 2 units
Average unit price $70 million --
Wing area 62.0 m² 21.0 m²
Wingspan 14.7 m 7.3 m
Height 6.4 m 4.4 m
Length 22.2 m 13.2 m
Maximum speed 2494 km/h 1448 km/h
Operational range 3,300 km -- km
Service ceiling 18,000 m 12,192 m
Max. takeoff weight 35,000 kg 7,303 kg
Empty weight 18,500 kg 5,175 kg
Total thrust 2 x 14,480 kgf 1 x 4,808 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Su-37 Super Flanker or X-31 EFM Vector?
The Su-37 Super Flanker is faster with a maximum speed of 2,494 km/h compared to the X-31 EFM Vector's 1,448 km/h, a difference of 1,046 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Su-37 Super Flanker or X-31 EFM Vector?
The Su-37 Super Flanker has a longer range at 3,300 km compared to the X-31 EFM Vector's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the Su-37 Super Flanker or X-31 EFM Vector?
The Su-37 Super Flanker has a higher service ceiling at 18,000 meters (59,055 ft) compared to the X-31 EFM Vector's 12,192 meters (40,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Su-37 Super Flanker or X-31 EFM Vector?
The Su-37 Super Flanker has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 35,000 kg compared to the X-31 EFM Vector's 7,303 kg.
Which is larger, the Su-37 Super Flanker or X-31 EFM Vector?
The Su-37 Super Flanker is longer at 22.2 meters compared to the X-31 EFM Vector's 13.2 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Su-37 Super Flanker or X-31 EFM Vector?
The X-31 EFM Vector has been produced in greater numbers with 2 units compared to 1 units of the Su-37 Super Flanker.