Mirage III / 5 / 50 vs Su-24 Fencer

Overview

The Mirage III / 5 / 50 and the Su-24 Fencer are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Dassault and Sukhoi respectively.

Top speed is 2,350 km/h for the Mirage III / 5 / 50 vs 1,450 km/h for the Su-24 Fencer. The Mirage III / 5 / 50 has an operational range of 2,400 km vs 615 km for the Su-24 Fencer. The Mirage III / 5 / 50 operates at altitudes up to 17,000 m compared to 16,500 m for the Su-24 Fencer. At 39,700 kg MTOW, the Su-24 Fencer is 3.3x the Mirage III / 5 / 50's 12,000 kg.

The Mirage III / 5 / 50 has been produced in 1,422 units vs 1,400 for the Su-24 Fencer. Unit cost is $5M for the Mirage III / 5 / 50 vs $25M for the Su-24 Fencer. The Mirage III / 5 / 50 first flew 11 years before the Su-24 Fencer (1956 vs 1967).

Mirage III / 5 / 50

French jet fighter-bomber, notable for its role in multiple conflicts globally since the 1960s, including the Six-Day War.
Dassault Mirage III / 5 / 50 Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇫🇷 France
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Dassault
First flight 17 November 1956
Year introduced 1961
Number produced 1422 units
Average unit price $5 million
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Su-24 Fencer

Soviet strike/bomber, distinctively recognized in Afghanistan conflicts during the Cold War, extensively served in post-Soviet states and naval aviation.
Sukhoi Su-24 Fencer Combat profile drawing
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
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Mirage III / 5 / 50

Wing area 34.8 m² ◉
Wingspan 8.2 m â—‰
Height 4.5 m â—‰
Length 15.3 m â—‰
Maximum speed 2350 km/h â—‰
Operational range 2,400 km â—‰
Service ceiling 17,000 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 12,000 kg â—‰
Empty weight 6,740 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 4,300 kgf â—‰

Su-24 Fencer

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 7,787 kgf â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Mirage III / 5 / 50 or Su-24 Fencer?
The Mirage III / 5 / 50 is faster with a maximum speed of 2,350 km/h compared to the Su-24 Fencer's 1,450 km/h, a difference of 900 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Mirage III / 5 / 50 or Su-24 Fencer?
The Mirage III / 5 / 50 has a longer range at 2,400 km compared to the Su-24 Fencer's 615 km.
Which can fly higher, the Mirage III / 5 / 50 or Su-24 Fencer?
The Mirage III / 5 / 50 has a higher service ceiling at 17,000 meters (55,774 ft) compared to the Su-24 Fencer's 16,500 meters (54,133 ft).
Which is heavier, the Mirage III / 5 / 50 or Su-24 Fencer?
The Su-24 Fencer has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 39,700 kg compared to the Mirage III / 5 / 50's 12,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Mirage III / 5 / 50 or Su-24 Fencer?
The Su-24 Fencer is longer at 24.5 meters compared to the Mirage III / 5 / 50's 15.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Mirage III / 5 / 50 or Su-24 Fencer?
The Su-24 Fencer is more expensive at approximately $25 million per unit compared to the Mirage III / 5 / 50 at $5.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Mirage III / 5 / 50 or Su-24 Fencer?
The Mirage III / 5 / 50 entered service first in 1961, 12 years before the Su-24 Fencer which entered service in 1973.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Mirage III / 5 / 50 or Su-24 Fencer?
The Mirage III / 5 / 50 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,422 units compared to 1,400 units of the Su-24 Fencer.

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