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JH-7 Flounder vs Su-24 Fencer

Xian JH-7 Flounder combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 JH-7 Flounder
Sukhoi Su-24 Fencer combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Su-24 Fencer
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Specifications
JH-7 Flounder Su-24 Fencer
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Xian Sukhoi
First flight 14 December 1988 2 July 1967
Year introduced 1992 1973
Number produced 270 units 1400 units
Average unit price $25 million $25 million
Wing area 52.3 m² 46.4 m²
Wingspan 12.8 m 17.6 m
Height 6.2 m 6.2 m
Length 22.3 m 24.5 m
Maximum speed 1808 km/h 1654 km/h
Operational range 900 km 615 km
Service ceiling 16,000 m 16,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 28,475 kg 39,700 kg
Empty weight 14,500 kg 22,320 kg
Total thrust 2 x 11,114 kgf 2 x 11,196 kgf
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Overview

The JH-7 Flounder and the Su-24 Fencer are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Xian and Sukhoi respectively.

Top speed is 1,808 km/h for the JH-7 Flounder vs 1,654 km/h for the Su-24 Fencer. The JH-7 Flounder has an operational range of 900 km vs 615 km for the Su-24 Fencer. The Su-24 Fencer operates at altitudes up to 16,500 m compared to 16,000 m for the JH-7 Flounder.

The JH-7 Flounder has been produced in 270 units vs 1,400 for the Su-24 Fencer. Unit cost is $25M for the JH-7 Flounder vs $25M for the Su-24 Fencer. The Su-24 Fencer first flew 21 years before the JH-7 Flounder (1967 vs 1988).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the JH-7 Flounder or Su-24 Fencer?
The JH-7 Flounder is faster with a maximum speed of 1,808 km/h compared to the Su-24 Fencer's 1,654 km/h, a difference of 154 km/h.
Which has longer range, the JH-7 Flounder or Su-24 Fencer?
The JH-7 Flounder has a longer range at 900 km compared to the Su-24 Fencer's 615 km.
Which can fly higher, the JH-7 Flounder or Su-24 Fencer?
The Su-24 Fencer has a higher service ceiling at 16,500 meters (54,133 ft) compared to the JH-7 Flounder's 16,000 meters (52,493 ft).
Which is heavier, the JH-7 Flounder or Su-24 Fencer?
The Su-24 Fencer has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 39,700 kg compared to the JH-7 Flounder's 28,475 kg.
Which is larger, the JH-7 Flounder or Su-24 Fencer?
The Su-24 Fencer is longer at 24.5 meters compared to the JH-7 Flounder's 22.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the JH-7 Flounder or Su-24 Fencer?
The Su-24 Fencer is more expensive at approximately $25 million per unit compared to the JH-7 Flounder at $25 million.
Which entered service first, the JH-7 Flounder or Su-24 Fencer?
The Su-24 Fencer entered service first in 1973, 19 years before the JH-7 Flounder which entered service in 1992.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the JH-7 Flounder or Su-24 Fencer?
The Su-24 Fencer has been produced in greater numbers with 1,400 units compared to 270 units of the JH-7 Flounder.