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Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin vs YF-23 Black Widow II

Sukhoi Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin
Northrop YF-23 Black Widow II combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 YF-23 Black Widow II
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Specifications
Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin YF-23 Black Widow II
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Sukhoi Northrop
First flight 25 September 1997 27 August 1990
Year introduced -- --
Number produced 1 units 2 units
Average unit price $75 million $70 million
Wing area 61.9 m² 84.0 m²
Wingspan 15.2 m 13.3 m
Height 6.3 m 4.0 m
Length 22.6 m 20.6 m
Maximum speed 2500 km/h 2335 km/h
Operational range 3,300 km 4,500 km
Service ceiling 18,000 m 19,812 m
Max. takeoff weight 35,000 kg 28,123 kg
Empty weight 16,375 kg 13,154 kg
Total thrust 2 x 7,598 kgf 2 x 15,876 kgf
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Overview

The Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin and the YF-23 Black Widow II are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Sukhoi and Northrop respectively.

Top speed is 2,500 km/h for the Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin vs 2,335 km/h for the YF-23 Black Widow II. The Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin has an operational range of 3,300 km vs 4,500 km for the YF-23 Black Widow II. The YF-23 Black Widow II operates at altitudes up to 19,812 m compared to 18,000 m for the Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin.

The Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin has been produced in 1 units vs 2 for the YF-23 Black Widow II. Unit cost is $75M for the Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin vs $70M for the YF-23 Black Widow II. The YF-23 Black Widow II first flew 7 years before the Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin (1990 vs 1997).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin or YF-23 Black Widow II?
The Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin is faster with a maximum speed of 2,500 km/h compared to the YF-23 Black Widow II's 2,335 km/h, a difference of 165 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin or YF-23 Black Widow II?
The YF-23 Black Widow II has a longer range at 4,500 km compared to the Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin's 3,300 km.
Which can fly higher, the Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin or YF-23 Black Widow II?
The YF-23 Black Widow II has a higher service ceiling at 19,812 meters (65,000 ft) compared to the Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin's 18,000 meters (59,055 ft).
Which is heavier, the Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin or YF-23 Black Widow II?
The Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 35,000 kg compared to the YF-23 Black Widow II's 28,123 kg.
Which is larger, the Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin or YF-23 Black Widow II?
The Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin is longer at 22.6 meters compared to the YF-23 Black Widow II's 20.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin or YF-23 Black Widow II?
The Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin is more expensive at approximately $75 million per unit compared to the YF-23 Black Widow II at $70 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin or YF-23 Black Widow II?
The YF-23 Black Widow II has been produced in greater numbers with 2 units compared to 1 units of the Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin.