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Alpha Jet vs Su-17 Fitter

Dassault/Dornier Alpha Jet combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇩🇪🇫🇷 Alpha Jet
Sukhoi Su-17 Fitter combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Su-17 Fitter
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Specifications
Alpha Jet Su-17 Fitter
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany🇫🇷 France 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Dassault/Dornier Sukhoi
First flight 26 October 1973 1 January 1966
Year introduced 1978 1971
Number produced 480 units 2867 units
Average unit price $8 million $6 million
Wing area 17.5 m² 27.5 m²
Wingspan 9.1 m 10.0 m
Height 4.2 m 4.5 m
Length 13.2 m 15.3 m
Maximum speed 1000 km/h 2140 km/h
Operational range 1,095 km 1,150 km
Service ceiling 14,630 m 14,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,500 kg 7,890 kg
Empty weight 3,515 kg 5,932 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,350 kgf 1 x 4,000 kgf
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Overview

The Alpha Jet and the Su-17 Fitter are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Dassault/Dornier and Sukhoi respectively.

The Su-17 Fitter reaches 2,140 km/h — 2.1x the Alpha Jet's 1,000 km/h. The Alpha Jet has an operational range of 1,095 km vs 1,150 km for the Su-17 Fitter. The Alpha Jet operates at altitudes up to 14,630 m compared to 14,500 m for the Su-17 Fitter.

The Alpha Jet has been produced in 480 units vs 2,867 for the Su-17 Fitter. Unit cost is $8M for the Alpha Jet vs $6M for the Su-17 Fitter. The Su-17 Fitter first flew 7 years before the Alpha Jet (1966 vs 1973).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Alpha Jet or Su-17 Fitter?
The Su-17 Fitter is faster with a maximum speed of 2,140 km/h compared to the Alpha Jet's 1,000 km/h, a difference of 1,140 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Alpha Jet or Su-17 Fitter?
The Su-17 Fitter has a longer range at 1,150 km compared to the Alpha Jet's 1,095 km.
Which can fly higher, the Alpha Jet or Su-17 Fitter?
The Alpha Jet has a higher service ceiling at 14,630 meters (47,998 ft) compared to the Su-17 Fitter's 14,500 meters (47,572 ft).
Which is heavier, the Alpha Jet or Su-17 Fitter?
The Su-17 Fitter has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,890 kg compared to the Alpha Jet's 7,500 kg.
Which is larger, the Alpha Jet or Su-17 Fitter?
The Su-17 Fitter is longer at 15.2 meters compared to the Alpha Jet's 13.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Alpha Jet or Su-17 Fitter?
The Alpha Jet is more expensive at approximately $8.0 million per unit compared to the Su-17 Fitter at $6.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Alpha Jet or Su-17 Fitter?
The Su-17 Fitter entered service first in 1971, 7 years before the Alpha Jet which entered service in 1978.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Alpha Jet or Su-17 Fitter?
The Su-17 Fitter has been produced in greater numbers with 2,867 units compared to 480 units of the Alpha Jet.