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AV-8B Harrier II vs Su-17 Fitter

AV-8B Harrier II vs Su-17 Fitter at a glance — top speed 1,070 vs 2,140 km/h, range 3,300 vs 2,300 km, max takeoff weight 14,100 vs 7,890 kg, built 337 vs 2,867 units.

McDonnell Douglas AV-8B Harrier II combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧🇺🇸 AV-8B Harrier II
Sukhoi Su-17 Fitter combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Su-17 Fitter
Specifications
AV-8B Harrier II Su-17 Fitter
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer McDonnell Douglas Sukhoi
First flight 6 January 1971 1 January 1966
Year introduced 1983 1970
Number produced 337 units 2867 units
Average unit price $26 million $6 million
Wing area 22.6 m² 27.5 m²
Wingspan 9.3 m 10.0 m
Height 3.6 m 4.5 m
Length 14.1 m 15.3 m
Maximum speed 1070 km/h 2140 km/h
Operational range 3,300 km 2,300 km
Service ceiling 15,240 m 14,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 14,100 kg 7,890 kg
Empty weight 6,340 kg 5,932 kg
Total thrust 1 x 10,500 kgf 1 x 4,000 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AV-8B Harrier II or Su-17 Fitter?
The Su-17 Fitter is faster with a maximum speed of 2,140 km/h compared to the AV-8B Harrier II's 1,070 km/h, a difference of 1,070 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AV-8B Harrier II or Su-17 Fitter?
The AV-8B Harrier II has a longer range at 3,300 km compared to the Su-17 Fitter's 2,300 km.
Which can fly higher, the AV-8B Harrier II or Su-17 Fitter?
The AV-8B Harrier II has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the Su-17 Fitter's 14,500 meters (47,572 ft).
Which is heavier, the AV-8B Harrier II or Su-17 Fitter?
The AV-8B Harrier II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 14,100 kg compared to the Su-17 Fitter's 7,890 kg.
Which is larger, the AV-8B Harrier II or Su-17 Fitter?
The Su-17 Fitter is longer at 15.2 meters compared to the AV-8B Harrier II's 14.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AV-8B Harrier II or Su-17 Fitter?
The AV-8B Harrier II is more expensive at approximately $26 million per unit compared to the Su-17 Fitter at $6.0 million.
Which entered service first, the AV-8B Harrier II or Su-17 Fitter?
The Su-17 Fitter entered service first in 1970, 13 years before the AV-8B Harrier II which entered service in 1983.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AV-8B Harrier II or Su-17 Fitter?
The Su-17 Fitter has been produced in greater numbers with 2,867 units compared to 337 units of the AV-8B Harrier II.