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Sea Harrier vs Su-17 Fitter

Sea Harrier vs Su-17 Fitter at a glance — top speed 1,145 vs 2,140 km/h, range 3,222 vs 2,300 km, max takeoff weight 11,884 vs 7,890 kg, built 111 vs 2,867 units.

British Aerospace Sea Harrier combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Sea Harrier
Sukhoi Su-17 Fitter combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Su-17 Fitter
Specifications
Sea Harrier Su-17 Fitter
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer British Aerospace Sukhoi
First flight 20 August 1978 1 January 1966
Year introduced 1980 1970
Number produced 111 units 2867 units
Average unit price $15.6 million $6 million
Wing area 18.7 m² 27.5 m²
Wingspan 7.7 m 10.0 m
Height 3.7 m 4.5 m
Length 14.2 m 15.3 m
Maximum speed 1145 km/h 2140 km/h
Operational range 3,222 km 2,300 km
Service ceiling 16,000 m 14,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 11,884 kg 7,890 kg
Empty weight 6,616 kg 5,932 kg
Total thrust 1 x 96 kN 1 x 4,000 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Sea Harrier or Su-17 Fitter?
The Su-17 Fitter is faster with a maximum speed of 2,140 km/h compared to the Sea Harrier's 1,145 km/h, a difference of 995 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Sea Harrier or Su-17 Fitter?
The Sea Harrier has a longer range at 3,222 km compared to the Su-17 Fitter's 2,300 km.
Which can fly higher, the Sea Harrier or Su-17 Fitter?
The Sea Harrier has a higher service ceiling at 16,000 meters (52,493 ft) compared to the Su-17 Fitter's 14,500 meters (47,572 ft).
Which is heavier, the Sea Harrier or Su-17 Fitter?
The Sea Harrier has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 11,884 kg compared to the Su-17 Fitter's 7,890 kg.
Which is larger, the Sea Harrier or Su-17 Fitter?
The Su-17 Fitter is longer at 15.2 meters compared to the Sea Harrier's 14.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Sea Harrier or Su-17 Fitter?
The Sea Harrier is more expensive at approximately $16 million per unit compared to the Su-17 Fitter at $6.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Sea Harrier or Su-17 Fitter?
The Su-17 Fitter entered service first in 1970, 10 years before the Sea Harrier which entered service in 1980.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Sea Harrier or Su-17 Fitter?
The Su-17 Fitter has been produced in greater numbers with 2,867 units compared to 111 units of the Sea Harrier.