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J-15 Flying Shark vs Su-24 Fencer

Shenyang J-15 Flying Shark combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 J-15 Flying Shark
Sukhoi Su-24 Fencer combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Su-24 Fencer
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Specifications
J-15 Flying Shark Su-24 Fencer
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Shenyang Sukhoi
First flight 1 August 2009 2 July 1967
Year introduced 2013 1973
Number produced 76 units 1400 units
Average unit price -- $25 million
Wing area 67.8 m² 46.4 m²
Wingspan 14.7 m 17.6 m
Height 5.9 m 6.2 m
Length 22.3 m 24.5 m
Maximum speed 2300 km/h 1654 km/h
Operational range 3,500 km 615 km
Service ceiling 18,000 m 16,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 33,000 kg 39,700 kg
Empty weight 17,500 kg 22,320 kg
Total thrust 2 x 12,500 kgf 2 x 7,787 kgf
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Overview

The J-15 Flying Shark and the Su-24 Fencer are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Shenyang and Sukhoi respectively.

Top speed is 2,300 km/h for the J-15 Flying Shark vs 1,654 km/h for the Su-24 Fencer. The J-15 Flying Shark has an operational range of 3,500 km vs 615 km for the Su-24 Fencer. The J-15 Flying Shark operates at altitudes up to 18,000 m compared to 16,500 m for the Su-24 Fencer.

The J-15 Flying Shark has been produced in 76 units vs 1,400 for the Su-24 Fencer. The Su-24 Fencer first flew 42 years before the J-15 Flying Shark (1967 vs 2009).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the J-15 Flying Shark or Su-24 Fencer?
The J-15 Flying Shark is faster with a maximum speed of 2,300 km/h compared to the Su-24 Fencer's 1,654 km/h, a difference of 646 km/h.
Which has longer range, the J-15 Flying Shark or Su-24 Fencer?
The J-15 Flying Shark has a longer range at 3,500 km compared to the Su-24 Fencer's 615 km.
Which can fly higher, the J-15 Flying Shark or Su-24 Fencer?
The J-15 Flying Shark has a higher service ceiling at 18,000 meters (59,055 ft) compared to the Su-24 Fencer's 16,500 meters (54,133 ft).
Which is heavier, the J-15 Flying Shark or Su-24 Fencer?
The Su-24 Fencer has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 39,700 kg compared to the J-15 Flying Shark's 33,000 kg.
Which is larger, the J-15 Flying Shark or Su-24 Fencer?
The Su-24 Fencer is longer at 24.5 meters compared to the J-15 Flying Shark's 22.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the J-15 Flying Shark or Su-24 Fencer?
The Su-24 Fencer entered service first in 1973, 40 years before the J-15 Flying Shark which entered service in 2013.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the J-15 Flying Shark or Su-24 Fencer?
The Su-24 Fencer has been produced in greater numbers with 1,400 units compared to 76 units of the J-15 Flying Shark.