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Mirage IV vs Su-24 Fencer

Mirage IV vs Su-24 Fencer at a glance — top speed 2,340 vs 1,654 km/h, range 4,000 vs 2,775 km, max takeoff weight 33,745 vs 39,700 kg, built 66 vs 1,400 units.

Dassault Mirage IV combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Mirage IV
Sukhoi Su-24 Fencer combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Su-24 Fencer
Specifications
Mirage IV Su-24 Fencer
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Dassault Sukhoi
First flight 17 June 1959 2 July 1967
Year introduced 1964 1974
Number produced 66 units 1400 units
Average unit price $15 million $25 million
Wing area 78.0 m² 46.4 m²
Wingspan 11.9 m 17.6 m
Height 5.4 m 6.2 m
Length 23.5 m 24.5 m
Maximum speed 2340 km/h 1654 km/h
Operational range 4,000 km 2,775 km
Service ceiling 20,000 m 16,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 33,745 kg 39,700 kg
Empty weight 14,500 kg 22,320 kg
Total thrust 2 x 9,400 kgf 2 x 11,196 kgf
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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 1,654 km/h, a difference of 686 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Mirage IV or Su-24 Fencer?
The Mirage IV has a longer range at 4,000 km compared to the Su-24 Fencer's 2,775 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, 10 years before the Su-24 Fencer which entered service in 1974.
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.