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A-5 Vigilante vs Su-24 Fencer

North American A-5 Vigilante combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 A-5 Vigilante
Sukhoi Su-24 Fencer combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Su-24 Fencer
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Specifications
A-5 Vigilante Su-24 Fencer
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer North American Sukhoi
First flight 31 August 1958 2 July 1967
Year introduced 1961 1973
Number produced 167 units 1400 units
Average unit price $10 million $25 million
Wing area 65.1 m² 46.4 m²
Wingspan 16.2 m 17.6 m
Height 5.9 m 6.2 m
Length 23.3 m 24.5 m
Maximum speed 2123 km/h 1654 km/h
Operational range 1,804 km 615 km
Service ceiling 15,880 m 16,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 28,615 kg 39,700 kg
Empty weight 14,870 kg 22,320 kg
Total thrust 2 x 9,786 kgf 2 x 11,196 kgf
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Overview

The A-5 Vigilante and the Su-24 Fencer are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by North American and Sukhoi respectively.

Top speed is 2,123 km/h for the A-5 Vigilante vs 1,654 km/h for the Su-24 Fencer. The A-5 Vigilante has an operational range of 1,804 km vs 615 km for the Su-24 Fencer. The Su-24 Fencer operates at altitudes up to 16,500 m compared to 15,880 m for the A-5 Vigilante.

The A-5 Vigilante has been produced in 167 units vs 1,400 for the Su-24 Fencer. Unit cost is $10M for the A-5 Vigilante vs $25M for the Su-24 Fencer. The A-5 Vigilante first flew 9 years before the Su-24 Fencer (1958 vs 1967).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the A-5 Vigilante or Su-24 Fencer?
The A-5 Vigilante is faster with a maximum speed of 2,123 km/h compared to the Su-24 Fencer's 1,654 km/h, a difference of 469 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A-5 Vigilante or Su-24 Fencer?
The A-5 Vigilante has a longer range at 1,804 km compared to the Su-24 Fencer's 615 km.
Which can fly higher, the A-5 Vigilante or Su-24 Fencer?
The Su-24 Fencer has a higher service ceiling at 16,500 meters (54,133 ft) compared to the A-5 Vigilante's 15,880 meters (52,099 ft).
Which is heavier, the A-5 Vigilante or Su-24 Fencer?
The Su-24 Fencer has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 39,700 kg compared to the A-5 Vigilante's 28,615 kg.
Which is larger, the A-5 Vigilante or Su-24 Fencer?
The Su-24 Fencer is longer at 24.5 meters compared to the A-5 Vigilante's 23.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A-5 Vigilante or Su-24 Fencer?
The Su-24 Fencer is more expensive at approximately $25 million per unit compared to the A-5 Vigilante at $10 million.
Which entered service first, the A-5 Vigilante or Su-24 Fencer?
The A-5 Vigilante entered service first in 1961, 12 years before the Su-24 Fencer which entered service in 1973.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A-5 Vigilante or Su-24 Fencer?
The Su-24 Fencer has been produced in greater numbers with 1,400 units compared to 167 units of the A-5 Vigilante.