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Su-57 Felon vs YF-23 Black Widow II

Su-57 Felon vs YF-23 Black Widow II at a glance — top speed 2,135 vs 2,335 km/h, range 4,500 vs 4,500 km, max takeoff weight 35,000 vs 28,123 kg, built 32 vs 2 units.

Sukhoi Su-57 Felon combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Su-57 Felon
Northrop YF-23 Black Widow II combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 YF-23 Black Widow II
Specifications
Su-57 Felon YF-23 Black Widow II
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Sukhoi Northrop
First flight 29 January 2010 27 August 1990
Year introduced 2020 --
Number produced 32 units 2 units
Average unit price $42 million $70 million
Wing area 78.8 m² 84.0 m²
Wingspan 14.1 m 13.3 m
Height 4.6 m 4.0 m
Length 20.1 m 20.6 m
Maximum speed 2135 km/h 2335 km/h
Operational range 4,500 km 4,500 km
Service ceiling 20,000 m 19,812 m
Max. takeoff weight 35,000 kg 28,123 kg
Empty weight 18,500 kg 13,154 kg
Total thrust 2 x 14,500 kgf --
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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 4,500 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.