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Air Tractor AT-802 vs Su-24 Fencer

Air Tractor AT-802 combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Air Tractor AT-802
Sukhoi Su-24 Fencer combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Su-24 Fencer
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Specifications
Air Tractor AT-802 Su-24 Fencer
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Air Tractor Sukhoi
First flight 30 October 1990 2 July 1967
Year introduced 1991 1973
Number produced 28 units 1400 units
Average unit price $4 million $25 million
Wing area 37.0 m² 46.4 m²
Wingspan 18.1 m 17.6 m
Height 3.9 m 6.2 m
Length 10.7 m 24.5 m
Maximum speed 394 km/h 1654 km/h
Operational range 1,300 km 615 km
Service ceiling 7,620 m 16,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,257 kg 39,700 kg
Empty weight 2,951 kg 22,320 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,007 kW 2 x 7,787 kgf
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Overview

The Air Tractor AT-802 and the Su-24 Fencer are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Air Tractor and Sukhoi respectively.

The Su-24 Fencer reaches 1,654 km/h — 4.2x the Air Tractor AT-802's 394 km/h. The Air Tractor AT-802 has an operational range of 1,300 km vs 615 km for the Su-24 Fencer. The Su-24 Fencer operates at altitudes up to 16,500 m compared to 7,620 m for the Air Tractor AT-802. At 39,700 kg MTOW, the Su-24 Fencer is 5.5x the Air Tractor AT-802's 7,257 kg.

The Air Tractor AT-802 has been produced in 28 units vs 1,400 for the Su-24 Fencer. Unit cost is $4M for the Air Tractor AT-802 vs $25M for the Su-24 Fencer. The Su-24 Fencer first flew 23 years before the Air Tractor AT-802 (1967 vs 1990).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Air Tractor AT-802 or Su-24 Fencer?
The Su-24 Fencer is faster with a maximum speed of 1,654 km/h compared to the Air Tractor AT-802's 394 km/h, a difference of 1,260 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Air Tractor AT-802 or Su-24 Fencer?
The Air Tractor AT-802 has a longer range at 1,300 km compared to the Su-24 Fencer's 615 km.
Which can fly higher, the Air Tractor AT-802 or Su-24 Fencer?
The Su-24 Fencer has a higher service ceiling at 16,500 meters (54,133 ft) compared to the Air Tractor AT-802's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Air Tractor AT-802 or Su-24 Fencer?
The Su-24 Fencer has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 39,700 kg compared to the Air Tractor AT-802's 7,257 kg.
Which is larger, the Air Tractor AT-802 or Su-24 Fencer?
The Su-24 Fencer is longer at 24.5 meters compared to the Air Tractor AT-802's 10.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Air Tractor AT-802 or Su-24 Fencer?
The Su-24 Fencer is more expensive at approximately $25 million per unit compared to the Air Tractor AT-802 at $4.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Air Tractor AT-802 or Su-24 Fencer?
The Su-24 Fencer entered service first in 1973, 18 years before the Air Tractor AT-802 which entered service in 1991.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Air Tractor AT-802 or Su-24 Fencer?
The Su-24 Fencer has been produced in greater numbers with 1,400 units compared to 28 units of the Air Tractor AT-802.