MiG-27 Flogger vs Su-24 Fencer
| Soviet ground-attack aircraft, prominent for its use in the Afghan War, optimized for air-to-ground operations. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Mikoyan-Gurevitch |
| First flight | 17 November 1972 |
| Year introduced | 1975 |
| Number produced | 1075 units |
| Average unit price | $5 million |
| Soviet strike/bomber, distinctively recognized in Afghanistan conflicts during the Cold War, extensively served in post-Soviet states and naval aviation. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Sukhoi |
| First flight | 2 July 1967 |
| Year introduced | 1973 |
| Number produced | 1400 units |
| Average unit price | $25 million |
| Wing area | 37.4 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 14.0 m â—‰ |
| Height | 5.0 m â—‰ |
| Length | 17.1 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 1885 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 780 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 14,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 20,670 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 11,908 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 8,006 kgf â—‰ |
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| Wing area | 46.4 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 17.6 m â—‰ |
| Height | 6.2 m â—‰ |
| Length | 24.5 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 1450 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 615 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 16,500 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 39,700 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 22,320 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 15,574 kgf â—‰ |
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Performance Radar Chart
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the MiG-27 Flogger or Su-24 Fencer?
The MiG-27 Flogger is faster with a maximum speed of 1,885 km/h compared to the Su-24 Fencer's 1,450 km/h, a difference of 435 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MiG-27 Flogger or Su-24 Fencer?
The MiG-27 Flogger has a longer range at 780 km compared to the Su-24 Fencer's 615 km.
Which can fly higher, the MiG-27 Flogger or Su-24 Fencer?
The Su-24 Fencer has a higher service ceiling at 16,500 meters (54,133 ft) compared to the MiG-27 Flogger's 14,000 meters (45,931 ft).
Which is heavier, the MiG-27 Flogger or Su-24 Fencer?
The Su-24 Fencer has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 39,700 kg compared to the MiG-27 Flogger's 20,670 kg.
Which is larger, the MiG-27 Flogger or Su-24 Fencer?
The Su-24 Fencer is longer at 24.5 meters compared to the MiG-27 Flogger's 17.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the MiG-27 Flogger or Su-24 Fencer?
The Su-24 Fencer is more expensive at approximately $25 million per unit compared to the MiG-27 Flogger at $5.0 million.
Which entered service first, the MiG-27 Flogger or Su-24 Fencer?
The Su-24 Fencer entered service first in 1973, 2 years before the MiG-27 Flogger which entered service in 1975.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MiG-27 Flogger or Su-24 Fencer?
The Su-24 Fencer has been produced in greater numbers with 1,400 units compared to 1,075 units of the MiG-27 Flogger.