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JL-8 vs Su-24 Fencer

JL-8 vs Su-24 Fencer at a glance — top speed 800 vs 1,654 km/h, range 2,250 vs 2,775 km, max takeoff weight 4,330 vs 43,755 kg, built 500 vs 1,400 units.

Hongdu JL-8 combat aircraft side profile drawing
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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 $4.5 million $25 million
Wing area 17.0 m² 55.2 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 11,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,330 kg 43,755 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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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 JL-8 has a higher service ceiling at 13,600 meters (44,619 ft) compared to the Su-24 Fencer's 11,000 meters (36,089 ft).
Which is heavier, the JL-8 or Su-24 Fencer?
The Su-24 Fencer has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 43,755 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 $4.5 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.