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AMX vs Su-24 Fencer

AMX combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇧🇷🇮🇹 AMX
Sukhoi Su-24 Fencer combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Su-24 Fencer
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Specifications
AMX Su-24 Fencer
Origin country 🇧🇷 Brazil🇮🇹 Italy 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer AMX International Sukhoi
First flight 15 May 1984 2 July 1967
Year introduced 1989 1973
Number produced 200 units 1400 units
Average unit price $13 million $25 million
Wing area 68.9 m² 46.4 m²
Wingspan 8.8 m 17.6 m
Height 4.6 m 6.2 m
Length 13.6 m 24.5 m
Maximum speed 1160 km/h 1654 km/h
Operational range 550 km 615 km
Service ceiling 13,000 m 16,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 13,000 kg 39,700 kg
Empty weight 6,730 kg 22,320 kg
Total thrust 1 x 5,003 kgf 2 x 7,787 kgf
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Overview

The AMX and the Su-24 Fencer are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by AMX International and Sukhoi respectively.

Top speed is 1,160 km/h for the AMX vs 1,654 km/h for the Su-24 Fencer. The AMX has an operational range of 550 km vs 615 km for the Su-24 Fencer. The Su-24 Fencer operates at altitudes up to 16,500 m compared to 13,000 m for the AMX. At 39,700 kg MTOW, the Su-24 Fencer is 3.1x the AMX's 13,000 kg.

The AMX has been produced in 200 units vs 1,400 for the Su-24 Fencer. Unit cost is $13M for the AMX vs $25M for the Su-24 Fencer. The Su-24 Fencer first flew 17 years before the AMX (1967 vs 1984).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AMX or Su-24 Fencer?
The Su-24 Fencer is faster with a maximum speed of 1,654 km/h compared to the AMX's 1,160 km/h, a difference of 494 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AMX or Su-24 Fencer?
The Su-24 Fencer has a longer range at 615 km compared to the AMX's 550 km.
Which can fly higher, the AMX or Su-24 Fencer?
The Su-24 Fencer has a higher service ceiling at 16,500 meters (54,133 ft) compared to the AMX's 13,000 meters (42,650 ft).
Which is heavier, the AMX or Su-24 Fencer?
The Su-24 Fencer has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 39,700 kg compared to the AMX's 13,000 kg.
Which is larger, the AMX or Su-24 Fencer?
The Su-24 Fencer is longer at 24.5 meters compared to the AMX's 13.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AMX or Su-24 Fencer?
The Su-24 Fencer is more expensive at approximately $25 million per unit compared to the AMX at $13 million.
Which entered service first, the AMX or Su-24 Fencer?
The Su-24 Fencer entered service first in 1973, 16 years before the AMX which entered service in 1989.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AMX or Su-24 Fencer?
The Su-24 Fencer has been produced in greater numbers with 1,400 units compared to 200 units of the AMX.