Buccaneer vs Su-24 Fencer
| British carrier-borne attack aircraft, notable for service in the Cold War, extensively deployed in Gulf War operations. | |
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| Origin country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Blackburn/Hawker-Siddeley |
| First flight | 30 April 1958 |
| Year introduced | 1962 |
| Number produced | 211 units |
| Average unit price | $2.5 million |
| Soviet strike/bomber, distinctively recognized in Afghanistan conflicts during the Cold War, extensively served in post-Soviet states and naval aviation. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Sukhoi |
| First flight | 2 July 1967 |
| Year introduced | 1973 |
| Number produced | 1400 units |
| Average unit price | $25 million |
| Wing area | 47.8 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 13.4 m â—‰ |
| Height | 5.0 m â—‰ |
| Length | 19.3 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 1040 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 3,700 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 12,200 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 28,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 14,000 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 10,070 kgf â—‰ |
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| Wing area | 46.4 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 17.6 m â—‰ |
| Height | 6.2 m â—‰ |
| Length | 24.5 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 1450 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 615 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 16,500 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 39,700 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 22,320 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 15,574 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Buccaneer or Su-24 Fencer?
The Su-24 Fencer is faster with a maximum speed of 1,450 km/h compared to the Buccaneer's 1,040 km/h, a difference of 410 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Buccaneer or Su-24 Fencer?
The Buccaneer has a longer range at 3,700 km compared to the Su-24 Fencer's 615 km.
Which can fly higher, the Buccaneer or Su-24 Fencer?
The Su-24 Fencer has a higher service ceiling at 16,500 meters (54,133 ft) compared to the Buccaneer's 12,200 meters (40,026 ft).
Which is heavier, the Buccaneer or Su-24 Fencer?
The Su-24 Fencer has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 39,700 kg compared to the Buccaneer's 28,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Buccaneer or Su-24 Fencer?
The Su-24 Fencer is longer at 24.5 meters compared to the Buccaneer's 19.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Buccaneer or Su-24 Fencer?
The Su-24 Fencer is more expensive at approximately $25 million per unit compared to the Buccaneer at $2.5 million.
Which entered service first, the Buccaneer or Su-24 Fencer?
The Buccaneer entered service first in 1962, 11 years before the Su-24 Fencer which entered service in 1973.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Buccaneer or Su-24 Fencer?
The Su-24 Fencer has been produced in greater numbers with 1,400 units compared to 211 units of the Buccaneer.