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F-111 Aardvark vs Su-34 Fullback

F-111 Aardvark vs Su-34 Fullback at a glance — top speed 2,655 vs 1,900 km/h, range 5,940 vs 4,500 km, max takeoff weight 45,359 vs 45,000 kg, built 563 vs 155 units.

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
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 2014
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 4,500 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 11,385 kgf 2 x 13,460 kgf
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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 4,500 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, 47 years before the Su-34 Fullback which entered service in 2014.
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.