Dassault Aviation Rafale F4 vs Sukhoi Su-35S
Full specs: Dassault Aviation Rafale F4 Sukhoi Su-35S
Dassault Aviation Rafale F4 and Sukhoi Su-35S are both fighter aircraft, compared here on public specifications. The Sukhoi Su-35S leads on max speed (2,500 vs 1,912 km/h). Several Russia-origin figures here are manufacturer or state claims with limited independent verification, so treat this comparison as directional.
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Full spec sheet
| Performance | ||
| Max speed (km/h) | 1,912 km/h | 2,500 km/h ✓ |
| Max speed (Mach) (Mach) | 1.8 Mach | 2.25 Mach ✓ |
| Range (km) | 3,700 km ✓ | 3,600 km |
| Combat radius (km) | 1,850 km ✓ | 1,600 km |
| Service ceiling (m) | 15,235 m | 18,000 m ✓ |
| Rate of climb (m/s) | 305 m/s ✓ | 280 m/s |
| Thrust-to-weight | 0.99 | 1.13 ✓ |
| Firepower | ||
| Hardpoints | 14 ✓ | 12 |
| Weapons payload (kg) | 9,500 kg ✓ | 8,000 kg |
| Physical | ||
| Length (m) | 15.27 m | 21.9 m |
| Empty weight (kg) | 10,600 kg | 19,000 kg |
| Combat weight (kg) | 24,500 kg | 34,500 kg |
| Crew | 1 | 1 |
| Propulsion | ||
| Thrust (kN) | 75 kN | 142 kN ✓ |
| Program | ||
| Unit cost (USD) | $115,000,000 | $65,000,000 ✓ |
| Units built | 280 ✓ | 140 |
| Operator countries | 8 ✓ | 3 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is faster, Dassault Aviation Rafale F4 and Sukhoi Su-35S? +
The Sukhoi Su-35S is the fastest of the 2 compared here, at 2,500 km/h.
Which has the longer range? +
The Dassault Aviation Rafale F4 has the longest range at 3,700 km.
Which carries the larger weapons payload? +
The Dassault Aviation Rafale F4 carries the largest weapons payload at 9,500 kg.
Which is cheaper? +
The Sukhoi Su-35S has the lower public unit-cost figure at 65,000,000 USD. Treat this as directional, defense pricing varies by contract and configuration.
Which has the higher max speed (mach)? +
The Sukhoi Su-35S has the higher max speed (mach) at 2.25 Mach.
Which has the higher combat radius? +
The Dassault Aviation Rafale F4 has the higher combat radius at 1,850 km.
Is the Dassault Aviation Rafale F4 better than the Sukhoi Su-35S? +
On the public specs we track, Dassault Aviation Rafale F4 and Sukhoi Su-35S are closely matched, Dassault Aviation Rafale F4 leads on range, weapons payload, combat radius, while Sukhoi Su-35S leads on max speed, max speed (mach), thrust-to-weight. See the full spec sheet for the metric-by-metric breakdown.
Where does this comparison data come from? +
Every figure in the table is sourced from public manufacturer pages, defense-ministry releases and reference publications, and is verifiable on each system's spec page. WeaponSpecs does not accept vendor placement.
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