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Jaguar vs Su-17 Fitter

Jaguar vs Su-17 Fitter at a glance — top speed 1,699 vs 2,140 km/h, range 1,902 vs 2,300 km, max takeoff weight 15,700 vs 7,890 kg, built 573 vs 2,867 units.

SEPECAT Jaguar combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷🇬🇧 Jaguar
Sukhoi Su-17 Fitter combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Su-17 Fitter
Specifications
Jaguar Su-17 Fitter
Origin country 🇫🇷 France🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer SEPECAT Sukhoi
First flight 8 September 1968 1 January 1966
Year introduced 1972 1970
Number produced 573 units 2867 units
Average unit price $8 million $6 million
Wing area 24.0 m² 27.5 m²
Wingspan 8.7 m 10.0 m
Height 4.9 m 4.5 m
Length 15.5 m 15.3 m
Maximum speed 1699 km/h 2140 km/h
Operational range 1,902 km 2,300 km
Service ceiling 14,000 m 14,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 15,700 kg 7,890 kg
Empty weight 7,000 kg 5,932 kg
Total thrust 2 x 6,000 kgf 1 x 4,000 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Jaguar or Su-17 Fitter?
The Su-17 Fitter is faster with a maximum speed of 2,140 km/h compared to the Jaguar's 1,699 km/h, a difference of 441 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Jaguar or Su-17 Fitter?
The Su-17 Fitter has a longer range at 2,300 km compared to the Jaguar's 1,902 km.
Which can fly higher, the Jaguar or Su-17 Fitter?
The Su-17 Fitter has a higher service ceiling at 14,500 meters (47,572 ft) compared to the Jaguar's 14,000 meters (45,931 ft).
Which is heavier, the Jaguar or Su-17 Fitter?
The Jaguar has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 15,700 kg compared to the Su-17 Fitter's 7,890 kg.
Which is larger, the Jaguar or Su-17 Fitter?
The Jaguar is longer at 15.5 meters compared to the Su-17 Fitter's 15.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Jaguar or Su-17 Fitter?
The Jaguar is more expensive at approximately $8.0 million per unit compared to the Su-17 Fitter at $6.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Jaguar or Su-17 Fitter?
The Su-17 Fitter entered service first in 1970, 2 years before the Jaguar which entered service in 1972.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Jaguar or Su-17 Fitter?
The Su-17 Fitter has been produced in greater numbers with 2,867 units compared to 573 units of the Jaguar.