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Eurofighter Typhoon vs Su-57: Ultimate Fighter Jet Comparison

Eurofighter Typhoon vs Su-57: Ultimate Fighter Jet Comparison

Eurofighter Typhoon Fighter Jet vs SU-57 Felon Stealth Fighter

The Eurofighter Typhoon vs Su-57 comparison reveals two of the world’s most advanced fighter jets. The Eurofighter Typhoon, renowned for its agility, multirole capabilities, and advanced avionics, faces off against Russia’s Su-57 stealth jet, built for speed, stealth, and lethal air-to-air combat. Both aircraft excel in maneuverability, weapon systems, and radar technology, making them dominant forces in modern air warfare. This detailed comparison highlights their strengths, weaknesses, and battlefield performance, helping aviation enthusiasts and defense analysts understand which fighter jet holds the edge in 2025’s aerial combat landscape.

	Eurofighter Typhoon Fighter Jet SU-57 Felon Stealth Fighter

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Our Rating	8.0 8.0
Manufacturer	Airbus Sukhoi
Category	Fighter Jets Fighter Jets

General Information

Name	Eurofighter Typhoon Su-57 Felon
Manufacturer	Airbus, BAE Systems, Leonardo Sukhoi (UAC)
Country of Origin	UK / Germany / Italy / Spain Russia
Type / Role	Multirole Fighter Stealth Air Superiority / Multirole Fighter
Generation	4.5th Fifth
Status	Active Service In limited service
First Flight	March 27, 1994 January 29, 2010
Introduction / In Service Since	2003 2020
Number Built	600+ ~25 (as of 2025)
Operators	UK, Germany, Italy, Spain, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Austria, Kuwait Russian Aerospace Forces

Dimensions & Structure

Length	15.96 m (52.4 ft) 20.1 m
Wingspan	10.95 m (35.9 ft) 14.1 m
Height	5.28 m (17.3 ft) 4.6 m
Wing Area	51.2 m² 78.8 m²
Empty Weight	11,000 kg ~18,000 kg
Maximum Takeoff Weight (MTOW)	23,500 kg 35,000 kg
Internal Weapons Bay	None Yes (2 main, 2 side)
External Hardpoints	13 6

Performance

Maximum Speed	Mach 2.0 (2,495 km/h) Mach 2.0
Range	2,900 km 3,500 km
Combat Radius	1,390 km 1,500 km
Service Ceiling	55,000 ft 20,000 m
Rate of Climb	62,000 ft/min 330 m/s
Thrust-to-Weight Ratio	1.15 ~1.15
G Limits	+9g +9

Powerplant

Engine Type	Eurojet EJ200 Turbofan Saturn AL-41F1 (future Izdeliye 30)
No. of Engines	2 2
Thrust (each)	20,000 lbf 142 kN with afterburner
Thrust Vectoring	Optional (prototype) Yes (3D)
Fuel Capacity	~5,000 kg internal ~10,300 kg

Armament

Gun	1× 27mm Mauser BK-27 cannon 30mm GSh-30-1 cannon
Missiles (Air-to-Air)	AIM-120 AMRAAM, Meteor, IRIS-T R-77, R-74M, R-37M
Missiles (Air-to-Ground)	Brimstone, Storm Shadow Kh-38, Kh-59MK2
Bombs	Paveway IV, JDAM KAB-250/500 guided bombs
Hardpoints	13 10 (internal + external)
Payload Capacity	9,000 kg 10,000 kg

Avionics & Systems

Radar	Captor-E AESA N036 Byelka AESA
Radar Range	~160 km 400+ km
Electronic Warfare (EW) System	DASS suite L402 Himalayas suite
Targeting System	Litening III pod IRST + radar fusion
Helmet Display	Striker II Integrated HMS
Navigation	INS/GPS GLONASS-based INS
Autopilot / AI Assistance	Digital flight control Partial autonomy
Communication	Secure data link, MIDS Encrypted data link

Stealth & Technology

Radar Cross Section (RCS)	~1–2 m² Estimated 0.3–0.5 m²
Stealth Features	Reduced radar signature materials Internal bays, radar-absorbing composites
Infrared Signature Reduction	Moderate Engine shielding, cooling design
Sensor Fusion	Advanced data integration Multi-source integration
Networking Capabilities	NATO Link-16, future FCAS integration Limited data-link interoperability

Variants

Special Export Versions

Kuwait, Qatar (enhanced avionics) Su-57E (Export Variant)

Operational History

Major Conflicts / Deployments	Libya (2011), Baltic Air Policing Syria (testing), Ukraine (limited combat)
Notable Operators	RAF, Luftwaffe, Italian Air Force Russia
Combat Proven?	Yes Limited
Mission Types	Air superiority, strike, reconnaissance Air superiority, strike, reconnaissance

Cost & Program

Unit Cost	~$95 million ~$45–50 million (estimated)
Development Cost	~$45 billion total ~$10 billion (PAK FA program)
Program Name	Eurofighter Program PAK FA (T-50)
Funding Countries	UK, Germany, Italy, Spain Russia

Additional Information

Upgrades Planned	Radar and weapons modernization New radar, Izdeliye 30 engines
Future Replacement	FCAS (Future Combat Air System) None planned (Su-57M modernization)
Export Restrictions	Limited by EU arms policy Controlled by Russian government
Notable Achievements	Key NATO air defense asset Russia’s first fifth-gen stealth jet
Competitors	F-16V, Rafale, Gripen E F-22 Raptor, F-35 Lightning II, J-20 Mighty Dragon

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