Comparison of Shenyang J-15 and Sukhoi Su-27 “Flanker”

Attribute	Shenyang J-15 ×	Sukhoi Su-27 “Flanker” ×
General
Manufacturer	Shenyang	Sukhoi
Model	Shenyang J-15	Sukhoi Su-27 “Flanker”
Country	China	Russia
Manufactured from (year)	2009	1985
Type	Fighter Jets	Fighter Jets
Icao	J15	SU27
Performance
Engine	2x Shenyang WS-10	2x 2 × Saturn/Lyulka AL-31F turbofans
Power, lbf (lbf)	30,000	27,600
Avionics	Shenyang Aircraft Corporation / MIL-STD-1553B	Sukhoi Search and Track Radar / Fire Control, OEPS-27 IRST, OEPS-27 electro-optical targeting system
Max cruise speed (km/h)	2,409	2,863
Approach speed (km/h)	241	239
Travel range (km)	3,519	3,530
Fuel economy (km/l)	-	0.303
Service ceiling (m)	20,117	18,898
Rate of climb (m/sec)	325.12	274.32
Take off distance (m)	-	450
Landing distance (m)	-	620
Weights
Max take off weight (kg)	33,000	30,450
Max landing weight (kg)	24,000	21,000
Max payload (kg)	15,000	4,500
Fuel tank capacity (l)	14,006	11,659
Dimensions
Seats	2	1
Seats - business class	-	1
Exterior length (m)	21.9	21.9
Tail height (m)	5.92	5.92
Fuselage diameter (m)	1.8	-
Wing span (m)	14.7	14.7
Wing tips	No Winglets	No Winglets