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F-105 Thunderchief vs Su-17 Fitter

Republic F-105 Thunderchief combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-105 Thunderchief
Sukhoi Su-17 Fitter combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Su-17 Fitter
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Specifications
F-105 Thunderchief Su-17 Fitter
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Republic Sukhoi
First flight 22 October 1955 1 January 1966
Year introduced 1958 1971
Number produced 833 units 2867 units
Average unit price $2.7 million $6 million
Wing area 35.8 m² 27.5 m²
Wingspan 10.7 m 10.0 m
Height 6.0 m 4.5 m
Length 19.6 m 15.3 m
Maximum speed 2208 km/h 2140 km/h
Operational range 1,252 km 1,150 km
Service ceiling 14,783 m 14,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 23,834 kg 7,890 kg
Empty weight 12,470 kg 5,932 kg
Total thrust 1 x 12,020 kgf 1 x 4,000 kgf
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Overview

The F-105 Thunderchief and the Su-17 Fitter are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Republic and Sukhoi respectively.

Top speed is 2,208 km/h for the F-105 Thunderchief vs 2,140 km/h for the Su-17 Fitter. The F-105 Thunderchief has an operational range of 1,252 km vs 1,150 km for the Su-17 Fitter. The F-105 Thunderchief operates at altitudes up to 14,783 m compared to 14,500 m for the Su-17 Fitter. At 23,834 kg MTOW, the F-105 Thunderchief is 3.0:1 the Su-17 Fitter's 7,890 kg.

The F-105 Thunderchief has been produced in 833 units vs 2,867 for the Su-17 Fitter. Unit cost is $2.7M for the F-105 Thunderchief vs $6M for the Su-17 Fitter. The F-105 Thunderchief first flew 11 years before the Su-17 Fitter (1955 vs 1966).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-105 Thunderchief or Su-17 Fitter?
The F-105 Thunderchief is faster with a maximum speed of 2,208 km/h compared to the Su-17 Fitter's 2,140 km/h, a difference of 68 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-105 Thunderchief or Su-17 Fitter?
The F-105 Thunderchief has a longer range at 1,252 km compared to the Su-17 Fitter's 1,150 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-105 Thunderchief or Su-17 Fitter?
The F-105 Thunderchief has a higher service ceiling at 14,783 meters (48,500 ft) compared to the Su-17 Fitter's 14,500 meters (47,572 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-105 Thunderchief or Su-17 Fitter?
The F-105 Thunderchief has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 23,834 kg compared to the Su-17 Fitter's 7,890 kg.
Which is larger, the F-105 Thunderchief or Su-17 Fitter?
The F-105 Thunderchief is longer at 19.6 meters compared to the Su-17 Fitter's 15.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-105 Thunderchief or Su-17 Fitter?
The Su-17 Fitter is more expensive at approximately $6.0 million per unit compared to the F-105 Thunderchief at $2.7 million.
Which entered service first, the F-105 Thunderchief or Su-17 Fitter?
The F-105 Thunderchief entered service first in 1958, 13 years before the Su-17 Fitter which entered service in 1971.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-105 Thunderchief or Su-17 Fitter?
The Su-17 Fitter has been produced in greater numbers with 2,867 units compared to 833 units of the F-105 Thunderchief.