Su-33 Flanker-D vs Su-34 Fullback

Overview

The Su-33 Flanker-D and the Su-34 Fullback are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Sukhoi and Sukhoi respectively.

Top speed is 2,300 km/h for the Su-33 Flanker-D vs 2,120 km/h for the Su-34 Fullback. The Su-33 Flanker-D has an operational range of 3,000 km vs 4,000 km for the Su-34 Fullback. The Su-33 Flanker-D operates at altitudes up to 18,000 m compared to 15,000 m for the Su-34 Fullback.

The Su-33 Flanker-D has been produced in 22 units vs 155 for the Su-34 Fullback. Unit cost is $45M for the Su-33 Flanker-D vs $36M for the Su-34 Fullback. The Su-34 Fullback first flew 9 years before the Su-33 Flanker-D (1990 vs 1999).

Russian carrier-based multirole fighter, developed in the late 1980s, primarily deployed on the Admiral Kuznetsov aircraft carrier.
Sukhoi Su-33 Flanker-D Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Sukhoi
First flight 29 April 1999
Year introduced 1994
Number produced 22 units
Average unit price $45 million
Russian strike fighter, known for action in Syrian Civil War, optimized for all-weather, precision ground-attack and aerial combat roles.
Sukhoi Su-34 Fullback Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Sukhoi
First flight 13 April 1990
Year introduced 1997
Number produced 155 units
Average unit price $36 million
Wing area -- m²
Wingspan 15.0 m â—‰
Height 6.0 m â—‰
Length 22.0 m â—‰
Maximum speed 2300 km/h â—‰
Operational range 3,000 km â—‰
Service ceiling 18,000 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 33,000 kg â—‰
Empty weight 14,800 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 7,600 kgf â—‰
Wing area 52.0 m²
Wingspan 14.7 m â—‰
Height 6.4 m â—‰
Length 23.3 m â—‰
Maximum speed 2120 km/h â—‰
Operational range 4,000 km â—‰
Service ceiling 15,000 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 45,000 kg â—‰
Empty weight 20,000 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 12,500 kgf â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Su-33 Flanker-D or Su-34 Fullback?
The Su-33 Flanker-D is faster with a maximum speed of 2,300 km/h compared to the Su-34 Fullback's 2,120 km/h, a difference of 180 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Su-33 Flanker-D or Su-34 Fullback?
The Su-34 Fullback has a longer range at 4,000 km compared to the Su-33 Flanker-D's 3,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the Su-33 Flanker-D or Su-34 Fullback?
The Su-33 Flanker-D has a higher service ceiling at 18,000 meters (59,055 ft) compared to the Su-34 Fullback's 15,000 meters (49,212 ft).
Which is heavier, the Su-33 Flanker-D or Su-34 Fullback?
The Su-34 Fullback has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 45,000 kg compared to the Su-33 Flanker-D's 33,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Su-33 Flanker-D or Su-34 Fullback?
The Su-34 Fullback is longer at 23.3 meters compared to the Su-33 Flanker-D's 22.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Su-33 Flanker-D or Su-34 Fullback?
The Su-33 Flanker-D is more expensive at approximately $45 million per unit compared to the Su-34 Fullback at $36 million.
Which entered service first, the Su-33 Flanker-D or Su-34 Fullback?
The Su-33 Flanker-D entered service first in 1994, 3 years before the Su-34 Fullback which entered service in 1997.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Su-33 Flanker-D or Su-34 Fullback?
The Su-34 Fullback has been produced in greater numbers with 155 units compared to 22 units of the Su-33 Flanker-D.