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JH-7 Flounder vs Su-34 Fullback

Xian JH-7 Flounder combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 JH-7 Flounder
Sukhoi Su-34 Fullback combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Su-34 Fullback
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Specifications
JH-7 Flounder Su-34 Fullback
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Xian Sukhoi
First flight 14 December 1988 13 April 1990
Year introduced 1992 1997
Number produced 270 units 155 units
Average unit price $25 million $36 million
Wing area 52.3 m² 52.0 m²
Wingspan 12.8 m 14.7 m
Height 6.2 m 6.4 m
Length 22.3 m 23.3 m
Maximum speed 1808 km/h 1900 km/h
Operational range 900 km 4,000 km
Service ceiling 16,000 m 15,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 28,475 kg 45,000 kg
Empty weight 14,500 kg 20,000 kg
Total thrust 2 x 11,114 kgf 2 x 13,460 kgf
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Overview

The JH-7 Flounder and the Su-34 Fullback are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Xian and Sukhoi respectively.

Top speed is 1,808 km/h for the JH-7 Flounder vs 1,900 km/h for the Su-34 Fullback. The JH-7 Flounder has an operational range of 900 km vs 4,000 km for the Su-34 Fullback. The JH-7 Flounder operates at altitudes up to 16,000 m compared to 15,000 m for the Su-34 Fullback.

The JH-7 Flounder has been produced in 270 units vs 155 for the Su-34 Fullback. Unit cost is $25M for the JH-7 Flounder vs $36M for the Su-34 Fullback. The JH-7 Flounder first flew 2 years before the Su-34 Fullback (1988 vs 1990).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the JH-7 Flounder or Su-34 Fullback?
The Su-34 Fullback is faster with a maximum speed of 1,900 km/h compared to the JH-7 Flounder's 1,808 km/h, a difference of 92 km/h.
Which has longer range, the JH-7 Flounder or Su-34 Fullback?
The Su-34 Fullback has a longer range at 4,000 km compared to the JH-7 Flounder's 900 km.
Which can fly higher, the JH-7 Flounder or Su-34 Fullback?
The JH-7 Flounder has a higher service ceiling at 16,000 meters (52,493 ft) compared to the Su-34 Fullback's 15,000 meters (49,212 ft).
Which is heavier, the JH-7 Flounder or Su-34 Fullback?
The Su-34 Fullback has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 45,000 kg compared to the JH-7 Flounder's 28,475 kg.
Which is larger, the JH-7 Flounder or Su-34 Fullback?
The Su-34 Fullback is longer at 23.3 meters compared to the JH-7 Flounder's 22.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the JH-7 Flounder or Su-34 Fullback?
The Su-34 Fullback is more expensive at approximately $36 million per unit compared to the JH-7 Flounder at $25 million.
Which entered service first, the JH-7 Flounder or Su-34 Fullback?
The JH-7 Flounder entered service first in 1992, 5 years before the Su-34 Fullback which entered service in 1997.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the JH-7 Flounder or Su-34 Fullback?
The JH-7 Flounder has been produced in greater numbers with 270 units compared to 155 units of the Su-34 Fullback.