Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin vs Tejas

The Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin and the Tejas are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Sukhoi and HAL respectively. Top speed is 2,500 km/h for the Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin vs 2,220 km/h for the Tejas. The Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin has an operational range of 3,300 km vs 739 km for the Tejas. The Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin operates at altitudes up to 18,000 m compared to 16,000 m for the Tejas. At 35,000 kg MTOW, the Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin is 2.6x the Tejas's 13,500 kg. The Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin has been produced in 1 units vs 38 for the Tejas. Unit cost is $75M for the Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin vs $26M for the Tejas. The Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin first flew 4 years before the Tejas (1997 vs 2001).

Russian experimental supersonic fighter jet, designed in the late 20th century, yet never deployed to operational service.
Sukhoi Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Sukhoi
First flight 25 September 1997
Year introduced --
Number produced 1 units
Average unit price $75 million
Indian multirole light fighter, developed in the late 20th century, used primarily by the Indian Air Force and Navy.
HAL Tejas Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇮🇳 India
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer HAL
First flight 4 January 2001
Year introduced 2015
Number produced 38 units
Average unit price $26 million
Wing area 61.9 m² ◉
Wingspan 15.2 m â—‰
Height 6.3 m â—‰
Length 22.6 m â—‰
Maximum speed 2500 km/h â—‰
Operational range 3,300 km â—‰
Service ceiling 18,000 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 35,000 kg â—‰
Empty weight 16,375 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 7,598 kgf â—‰
Wing area 38.4 m² ◉
Wingspan 8.2 m â—‰
Height 4.4 m â—‰
Length 13.2 m â—‰
Maximum speed 2220 km/h â—‰
Operational range 739 km â—‰
Service ceiling 16,000 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 13,500 kg â—‰
Empty weight 6,560 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 8,600 kgf â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin or Tejas?
The Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin is faster with a maximum speed of 2,500 km/h compared to the Tejas's 2,220 km/h, a difference of 280 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin or Tejas?
The Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin has a longer range at 3,300 km compared to the Tejas's 739 km.
Which can fly higher, the Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin or Tejas?
The Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin has a higher service ceiling at 18,000 meters (59,055 ft) compared to the Tejas's 16,000 meters (52,493 ft).
Which is heavier, the Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin or Tejas?
The Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 35,000 kg compared to the Tejas's 13,500 kg.
Which is larger, the Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin or Tejas?
The Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin is longer at 22.6 meters compared to the Tejas's 13.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin or Tejas?
The Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin is more expensive at approximately $75 million per unit compared to the Tejas at $26 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin or Tejas?
The Tejas has been produced in greater numbers with 38 units compared to 1 units of the Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin.