Mirage IV vs Su-24 Fencer
| French strategic bomber, deployed during the Cold War, renowned for nuclear deterrence patrols. | |
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| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Dassault |
| First flight | 17 June 1959 |
| Year introduced | 1964 |
| Number produced | 66 units |
| Average unit price | $15 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 | 78.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 11.9 m â—‰ |
| Height | 5.4 m â—‰ |
| Length | 23.5 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 2340 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,240 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 20,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 33,745 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 14,500 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 9,400 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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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Mirage IV or Su-24 Fencer?
The Mirage IV is faster with a maximum speed of 2,340 km/h compared to the Su-24 Fencer's 1,450 km/h, a difference of 890 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Mirage IV or Su-24 Fencer?
The Mirage IV has a longer range at 1,240 km compared to the Su-24 Fencer's 615 km.
Which can fly higher, the Mirage IV or Su-24 Fencer?
The Mirage IV has a higher service ceiling at 20,000 meters (65,616 ft) compared to the Su-24 Fencer's 16,500 meters (54,133 ft).
Which is heavier, the Mirage IV or Su-24 Fencer?
The Su-24 Fencer has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 39,700 kg compared to the Mirage IV's 33,745 kg.
Which is larger, the Mirage IV or Su-24 Fencer?
The Su-24 Fencer is longer at 24.5 meters compared to the Mirage IV's 23.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Mirage IV or Su-24 Fencer?
The Su-24 Fencer is more expensive at approximately $25 million per unit compared to the Mirage IV at $15 million.
Which entered service first, the Mirage IV or Su-24 Fencer?
The Mirage IV entered service first in 1964, 9 years before the Su-24 Fencer which entered service in 1973.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Mirage IV or Su-24 Fencer?
The Su-24 Fencer has been produced in greater numbers with 1,400 units compared to 66 units of the Mirage IV.