Convair XFY Pogo vs Sukhoi Su-47 Berkut
Top speed, range, size and history side by side. Each was built for its own job, so this shows how they differ, not which is better.
The Sukhoi Su-47 Berkut is faster: 2,200 km/h against 980 km/h for the Convair XFY Pogo. The Sukhoi Su-47 Berkut flies further: 3,300 km against 800 km for the Convair XFY Pogo. The Sukhoi Su-47 Berkut has the wider wingspan: 16.7 m against 8.4 m for the Convair XFY Pogo. The Sukhoi Su-47 Berkut is heavier at takeoff: 35 tonnes against 7.3 tonnes for the Convair XFY Pogo. The Convair XFY Pogo first flew in 1954, 43 years before the Sukhoi Su-47 Berkut (1997).
| Convair XFY Pogo | Sukhoi Su-47 Berkut |
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| Top speed | 980 km/h (609 mph) | 2,200 km/h (1,367 mph) |
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| Range | 800 km (497 miles) | 3,300 km (2,051 miles) |
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| Length | 10.7 m (35 ft) | 22.6 m (74 ft) |
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| Wingspan | 8.4 m (28 ft) | 16.7 m (55 ft) |
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| Max takeoff weight | 7.3 t (16,094 lb) | 35 t (77,161 lb) |
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| First flight | 1954 | 1997 |
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| Crew and capacity | 1 pilot | 1 pilot |
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| Engines | 1 × Allison YT40 turboprop with two propellers spinning opposite ways | 2 × Aviadvigatel D-30F6 turbofan |
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| Built by | Convair | Sukhoi |
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| Country | USA | Russia |
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