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F-5E Tiger II vs Su-17 Fitter

F-5E Tiger II vs Su-17 Fitter at a glance — top speed 1,700 vs 2,140 km/h, range 3,723 vs 2,300 km, max takeoff weight 11,187 vs 7,890 kg, built 1,399 vs 2,867 units.

Northrop F-5E Tiger II combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-5E Tiger II
Sukhoi Su-17 Fitter combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Su-17 Fitter
Specifications
F-5E Tiger II Su-17 Fitter
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Northrop Sukhoi
First flight 11 August 1972 1 January 1966
Year introduced 1976 1970
Number produced 1399 units 2867 units
Average unit price $2.1 million $6 million
Wing area 17.3 m² 27.5 m²
Wingspan 8.1 m 10.0 m
Height 4.1 m 4.5 m
Length 14.5 m 15.3 m
Maximum speed 1700 km/h 2140 km/h
Operational range 3,723 km 2,300 km
Service ceiling 15,789 m 14,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 11,187 kg 7,890 kg
Empty weight 4,349 kg 5,932 kg
Total thrust 2 x 3,176 kgf 1 x 4,000 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-5E Tiger II or Su-17 Fitter?
The Su-17 Fitter is faster with a maximum speed of 2,140 km/h compared to the F-5E Tiger II's 1,700 km/h, a difference of 440 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-5E Tiger II or Su-17 Fitter?
The F-5E Tiger II has a longer range at 3,723 km compared to the Su-17 Fitter's 2,300 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-5E Tiger II or Su-17 Fitter?
The F-5E Tiger II has a higher service ceiling at 15,789 meters (51,801 ft) compared to the Su-17 Fitter's 14,500 meters (47,572 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-5E Tiger II or Su-17 Fitter?
The F-5E Tiger II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 11,187 kg compared to the Su-17 Fitter's 7,890 kg.
Which is larger, the F-5E Tiger II or Su-17 Fitter?
The Su-17 Fitter is longer at 15.2 meters compared to the F-5E Tiger II's 14.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-5E Tiger II or Su-17 Fitter?
The Su-17 Fitter is more expensive at approximately $6.0 million per unit compared to the F-5E Tiger II at $2.1 million.
Which entered service first, the F-5E Tiger II or Su-17 Fitter?
The Su-17 Fitter entered service first in 1970, 6 years before the F-5E Tiger II which entered service in 1976.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-5E Tiger II or Su-17 Fitter?
The Su-17 Fitter has been produced in greater numbers with 2,867 units compared to 1,399 units of the F-5E Tiger II.