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F-16 Fighting Falcon vs Su-24 Fencer

General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-16 Fighting Falcon
Sukhoi Su-24 Fencer combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Su-24 Fencer
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Specifications
F-16 Fighting Falcon Su-24 Fencer
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer General Dynamics Sukhoi
First flight 2 February 1974 2 July 1967
Year introduced 1979 1973
Number produced 4604 units 1400 units
Average unit price $75 million $25 million
Wing area 27.9 m² 46.4 m²
Wingspan 10.0 m 17.6 m
Height 4.9 m 6.2 m
Length 15.1 m 24.5 m
Maximum speed 2410 km/h 1654 km/h
Operational range 546 km 615 km
Service ceiling 18,288 m 16,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 19,200 kg 39,700 kg
Empty weight 8,570 kg 22,320 kg
Total thrust 1 x 7,777 kgf 2 x 7,787 kgf
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Overview

The F-16 Fighting Falcon and the Su-24 Fencer are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by General Dynamics and Sukhoi respectively.

Top speed is 2,410 km/h for the F-16 Fighting Falcon vs 1,654 km/h for the Su-24 Fencer. The F-16 Fighting Falcon has an operational range of 546 km vs 615 km for the Su-24 Fencer. The F-16 Fighting Falcon operates at altitudes up to 18,288 m compared to 16,500 m for the Su-24 Fencer. At 39,700 kg MTOW, the Su-24 Fencer is 2.1x the F-16 Fighting Falcon's 19,200 kg.

The F-16 Fighting Falcon has been produced in 4,604 units vs 1,400 for the Su-24 Fencer. Unit cost is $75M for the F-16 Fighting Falcon vs $25M for the Su-24 Fencer. The Su-24 Fencer first flew 7 years before the F-16 Fighting Falcon (1967 vs 1974).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or Su-24 Fencer?
The F-16 Fighting Falcon is faster with a maximum speed of 2,410 km/h compared to the Su-24 Fencer's 1,654 km/h, a difference of 756 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or Su-24 Fencer?
The Su-24 Fencer has a longer range at 615 km compared to the F-16 Fighting Falcon's 546 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or Su-24 Fencer?
The F-16 Fighting Falcon has a higher service ceiling at 18,288 meters (60,000 ft) compared to the Su-24 Fencer's 16,500 meters (54,133 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or Su-24 Fencer?
The Su-24 Fencer has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 39,700 kg compared to the F-16 Fighting Falcon's 19,200 kg.
Which is larger, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or Su-24 Fencer?
The Su-24 Fencer is longer at 24.5 meters compared to the F-16 Fighting Falcon's 15.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or Su-24 Fencer?
The F-16 Fighting Falcon is more expensive at approximately $75 million per unit compared to the Su-24 Fencer at $25 million.
Which entered service first, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or Su-24 Fencer?
The Su-24 Fencer entered service first in 1973, 6 years before the F-16 Fighting Falcon which entered service in 1979.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or Su-24 Fencer?
The F-16 Fighting Falcon has been produced in greater numbers with 4,604 units compared to 1,400 units of the Su-24 Fencer.