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F-111 Aardvark vs Su-34 Fullback

General Dynamics F-111 Aardvark combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-111 Aardvark
Sukhoi Su-34 Fullback combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Su-34 Fullback
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Specifications
F-111 Aardvark Su-34 Fullback
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer General Dynamics Sukhoi
First flight 21 December 1964 13 April 1990
Year introduced 1967 1997
Number produced 563 units 155 units
Average unit price $15 million $36 million
Wing area 61.1 m² 52.0 m²
Wingspan 19.2 m 14.7 m
Height 5.0 m 6.4 m
Length 22.4 m 23.3 m
Maximum speed 2655 km/h 1900 km/h
Operational range 5,940 km 4,000 km
Service ceiling 20,117 m 15,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 45,359 kg 45,000 kg
Empty weight 21,400 kg 20,000 kg
Total thrust 2 x 8,119 kgf 2 x 12,500 kgf
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Overview

The F-111 Aardvark and the Su-34 Fullback are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by General Dynamics and Sukhoi respectively.

Top speed is 2,655 km/h for the F-111 Aardvark vs 1,900 km/h for the Su-34 Fullback. The F-111 Aardvark has an operational range of 5,940 km vs 4,000 km for the Su-34 Fullback. The F-111 Aardvark operates at altitudes up to 20,117 m compared to 15,000 m for the Su-34 Fullback.

The F-111 Aardvark has been produced in 563 units vs 155 for the Su-34 Fullback. Unit cost is $15M for the F-111 Aardvark vs $36M for the Su-34 Fullback. The F-111 Aardvark first flew 26 years before the Su-34 Fullback (1964 vs 1990).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-111 Aardvark or Su-34 Fullback?
The F-111 Aardvark is faster with a maximum speed of 2,655 km/h compared to the Su-34 Fullback's 1,900 km/h, a difference of 755 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-111 Aardvark or Su-34 Fullback?
The F-111 Aardvark has a longer range at 5,940 km compared to the Su-34 Fullback's 4,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-111 Aardvark or Su-34 Fullback?
The F-111 Aardvark has a higher service ceiling at 20,117 meters (66,000 ft) compared to the Su-34 Fullback's 15,000 meters (49,212 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-111 Aardvark or Su-34 Fullback?
The F-111 Aardvark has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 45,359 kg compared to the Su-34 Fullback's 45,000 kg.
Which is larger, the F-111 Aardvark or Su-34 Fullback?
The Su-34 Fullback is longer at 23.3 meters compared to the F-111 Aardvark's 22.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-111 Aardvark or Su-34 Fullback?
The Su-34 Fullback is more expensive at approximately $36 million per unit compared to the F-111 Aardvark at $15 million.
Which entered service first, the F-111 Aardvark or Su-34 Fullback?
The F-111 Aardvark entered service first in 1967, 30 years before the Su-34 Fullback which entered service in 1997.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-111 Aardvark or Su-34 Fullback?
The F-111 Aardvark has been produced in greater numbers with 563 units compared to 155 units of the Su-34 Fullback.