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JL-8 vs Su-24 Fencer

Hongdu JL-8 combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳🇵🇰 JL-8
Sukhoi Su-24 Fencer combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Su-24 Fencer
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Specifications
JL-8 Su-24 Fencer
Origin country 🇨🇳 China🇵🇰 Pakistan 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Hongdu Sukhoi
First flight 21 November 1990 2 July 1967
Year introduced 1994 1974
Number produced 500 units 1400 units
Average unit price $10 million $25 million
Wing area 17.0 m² 46.4 m²
Wingspan 9.6 m 17.6 m
Height 4.2 m 6.2 m
Length 11.6 m 24.5 m
Maximum speed 800 km/h 1654 km/h
Operational range 2,250 km 2,775 km
Service ceiling 13,600 m 16,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,330 kg 39,700 kg
Empty weight 2,687 kg 22,320 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,633 kgf 2 x 11,196 kgf
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Overview

The JL-8 and the Su-24 Fencer are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Hongdu and Sukhoi respectively.

The Su-24 Fencer reaches 1,654 km/h — 2.1:1 the JL-8's 800 km/h. The JL-8 has an operational range of 2,250 km vs 2,775 km for the Su-24 Fencer. The Su-24 Fencer operates at altitudes up to 16,500 m compared to 13,600 m for the JL-8. At 39,700 kg MTOW, the Su-24 Fencer is 9.2:1 the JL-8's 4,330 kg.

The JL-8 has been produced in 500 units vs 1,400 for the Su-24 Fencer. Unit cost is $10M for the JL-8 vs $25M for the Su-24 Fencer. The Su-24 Fencer first flew 23 years before the JL-8 (1967 vs 1990).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the JL-8 or Su-24 Fencer?
The Su-24 Fencer is faster with a maximum speed of 1,654 km/h compared to the JL-8's 800 km/h, a difference of 854 km/h.
Which has longer range, the JL-8 or Su-24 Fencer?
The Su-24 Fencer has a longer range at 2,775 km compared to the JL-8's 2,250 km.
Which can fly higher, the JL-8 or Su-24 Fencer?
The Su-24 Fencer has a higher service ceiling at 16,500 meters (54,133 ft) compared to the JL-8's 13,600 meters (44,619 ft).
Which is heavier, the JL-8 or Su-24 Fencer?
The Su-24 Fencer has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 39,700 kg compared to the JL-8's 4,330 kg.
Which is larger, the JL-8 or Su-24 Fencer?
The Su-24 Fencer is longer at 24.5 meters compared to the JL-8's 11.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the JL-8 or Su-24 Fencer?
The Su-24 Fencer is more expensive at approximately $25 million per unit compared to the JL-8 at $10 million.
Which entered service first, the JL-8 or Su-24 Fencer?
The Su-24 Fencer entered service first in 1974, 20 years before the JL-8 which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the JL-8 or Su-24 Fencer?
The Su-24 Fencer has been produced in greater numbers with 1,400 units compared to 500 units of the JL-8.