Su-57 Felon vs YF-23 Black Widow II
| Russian stealth fighter, developed in the modern era, with first operational deployment in Syrian conflict of 2020. | |
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| Origin country | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Sukhoi |
| First flight | 29 January 2010 |
| Year introduced | 2020 |
| Number produced | 32 units |
| Average unit price | $42 million |
| American stealth fighter, developed in the late 1980s, untouched by combat, rival to the Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Northrop McDonnell Douglas |
| First flight | 27 August 1990 |
| Year introduced | -- |
| Number produced | 2 units |
| Average unit price | $70 million |
| Wing area | 78.8 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 14.1 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.6 m â—‰ |
| Length | 20.1 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 2135 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 3,500 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 20,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 35,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 18,500 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 28,960 kgf â—‰ |
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| Wing area | 84.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 13.3 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.0 m â—‰ |
| Length | 20.6 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 2335 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 4,500 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 19,812 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 28,123 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 13,154 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 31,752 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Su-57 Felon or YF-23 Black Widow II?
The YF-23 Black Widow II is faster with a maximum speed of 2,335 km/h compared to the Su-57 Felon's 2,135 km/h, a difference of 200 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Su-57 Felon or YF-23 Black Widow II?
The YF-23 Black Widow II has a longer range at 4,500 km compared to the Su-57 Felon's 3,500 km.
Which can fly higher, the Su-57 Felon or YF-23 Black Widow II?
The Su-57 Felon has a higher service ceiling at 20,000 meters (65,616 ft) compared to the YF-23 Black Widow II's 19,812 meters (65,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Su-57 Felon or YF-23 Black Widow II?
The Su-57 Felon 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-57 Felon or YF-23 Black Widow II?
The YF-23 Black Widow II is longer at 20.6 meters compared to the Su-57 Felon's 20.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Su-57 Felon or YF-23 Black Widow II?
The YF-23 Black Widow II is more expensive at approximately $70 million per unit compared to the Su-57 Felon at $42 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Su-57 Felon or YF-23 Black Widow II?
The Su-57 Felon has been produced in greater numbers with 32 units compared to 2 units of the YF-23 Black Widow II.