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F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo vs Su-24 Fencer

AIDC F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇹🇼 F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo
Sukhoi Su-24 Fencer combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Su-24 Fencer
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Specifications
F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo Su-24 Fencer
Origin country 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer AIDC Sukhoi
First flight 28 May 1989 2 July 1967
Year introduced 1994 1974
Number produced 137 units 1400 units
Average unit price $30 million $25 million
Wing area 24.2 m² 46.4 m²
Wingspan 9.0 m 17.6 m
Height 4.4 m 6.2 m
Length 14.2 m 24.5 m
Maximum speed 2223 km/h 1654 km/h
Operational range 1,100 km 2,775 km
Service ceiling 16,764 m 16,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 12,247 kg 39,700 kg
Empty weight 6,486 kg 22,320 kg
Total thrust 2 x 5,444 kgf 2 x 11,196 kgf
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Overview

The F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo and the Su-24 Fencer are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by AIDC and Sukhoi respectively.

Top speed is 2,223 km/h for the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo vs 1,654 km/h for the Su-24 Fencer. The F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo has an operational range of 1,100 km vs 2,775 km for the Su-24 Fencer. The F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo operates at altitudes up to 16,764 m compared to 16,500 m for the Su-24 Fencer. At 39,700 kg MTOW, the Su-24 Fencer is 3.2:1 the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo's 12,247 kg.

The F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo has been produced in 137 units vs 1,400 for the Su-24 Fencer. Unit cost is $30M for the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo vs $25M for the Su-24 Fencer. The Su-24 Fencer first flew 22 years before the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo (1967 vs 1989).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo or Su-24 Fencer?
The F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo is faster with a maximum speed of 2,223 km/h compared to the Su-24 Fencer's 1,654 km/h, a difference of 569 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo or Su-24 Fencer?
The Su-24 Fencer has a longer range at 2,775 km compared to the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo's 1,100 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo or Su-24 Fencer?
The F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo has a higher service ceiling at 16,764 meters (55,000 ft) compared to the Su-24 Fencer's 16,500 meters (54,133 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo or Su-24 Fencer?
The Su-24 Fencer has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 39,700 kg compared to the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo's 12,247 kg.
Which is larger, the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo or Su-24 Fencer?
The Su-24 Fencer is longer at 24.5 meters compared to the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo's 14.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo or Su-24 Fencer?
The F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo is more expensive at approximately $30 million per unit compared to the Su-24 Fencer at $25 million.
Which entered service first, the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo or Su-24 Fencer?
The Su-24 Fencer entered service first in 1974, 20 years before the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo or Su-24 Fencer?
The Su-24 Fencer has been produced in greater numbers with 1,400 units compared to 137 units of the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo.