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Sukhoi Su-33
Photo: Dmitry Terekhov from Odintsovo, Russian Federation · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
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SukhoiSu-33

Multirole Fighters · Russia · 1998
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SukhoiSu-33

⚙ Sukhoi Su-27 variant
Sukhoi Su-33
Sukhoi Su-33 Photo: Dmitry Terekhov from Odintsovo, Russian Federation · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Versatility
78
Air-to-Air Capability
80
Air-to-Ground Capability
70
Avionics
65
Range & Payload
85
Speed & Agility
75
Survivability
70
Reliability
78
Technology
68
Cost-Effectiveness
72
Origin Russia
CategoryMultirole Fighters
EraPost-Cold War
In service1998–1999
Operators1 countries
Quantity24
Data Quality82%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
75
Multirole Fighters MASS Rating
18/25
Post-Cold War
45/88
All-Time
Multirole Fighters · 10 axes scored
Versatility
78
Air-to-Air Capability
80
Air-to-Ground Capability
70
Avionics
65
Range & Payload
85
Speed & Agility
75
Survivability
70
Reliability
78
Technology
68
Cost-Effectiveness
72
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the multirole fighters category.
01 / Overview
Sukhoi Su-33
Country
Production
1998–1999
Quantity
24
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MULTIROLE FIGHTERS · POST-COLD WAR
18
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
74
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
75
multirole fighters category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the multirole fighters category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
  • First Flight1987
  • Service Entry Year1998
  • Crew1
  • Primary RoleCarrier-based air superiority fighter with multirole capabilities
  • Generation4th generation
  • In ServiceYes
◈Powerplant8MOD.8
  • Engine TypeSaturn AL-31F3
  • Engine ModelSaturn AL-31F3
  • Number of Engines2
  • Thrust (dry, each)74.5
  • Thrust (afterburner, each)125.5
  • Thrust-to-Weight0.83
  • AfterburnerYes
  • Internal Fuel9,500 kg
▣Performance7MOD.7
  • Top Speed2,300 km/h
  • Top Speed (Mach)2.17 Mach
  • Stall Speed240 km/h
  • Service Ceiling17,000 m
  • Ferry Range3,000 km
  • Rate of Climb246 m/s
  • G-Limit8
◇Dimensions & Weights7MOD.7
  • Length21.19 m
  • Wingspan14.7 m
  • Height5.93 m
  • Wing Area67.84
  • Empty Weight18,400 kg
  • Loaded Weight29,940 kg
  • Max Takeoff Weight33,000 kg
◆Armament6MOD.6
▤Avionics & Stealth3MOD.3
⬢Production3MOD.3
  • Total Built24
  • Operators1
  • Variants15
▲Service History3MOD.3
  • Production Start1987
  • Production End1999
  • Operational StatusIn service
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1998Production started
  2. 1999Production ended
28
years in service
1
years in production
24
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE6terms
An afterburner is a device that injects fuel into a jet engine's hot exhaust gases, generating additional thrust through combustion.
Air-to-air missiles are guided missiles fired from aircraft to engage other aircraft. They are used for self-defense and to gain air superiority.
Air-to-Ground Missiles are guided missiles fired from aircraft to attack ground targets. They enable aircraft to engage and destroy enemy ground positions, vehicles, and installations.
Anti-ship missiles are guided missiles designed to engage and destroy naval vessels. They are typically used by aircraft, ships, or submarines to attack enemy ships.
A collection of integrated electronic systems on a military aircraft designed to detect, identify, disrupt, or deceive enemy radar, communications, and guided weapons.
A targeting pod is an external sensor module mounted on aircraft that provides laser designation, infrared imaging, and range‑finding to support precision strike and reconnaissance.
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