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Su-17 Fitter vs Su-24 Fencer

Sukhoi Su-17 Fitter combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Su-17 Fitter
Sukhoi Su-24 Fencer combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Su-24 Fencer
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Specifications
Su-17 Fitter Su-24 Fencer
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Sukhoi Sukhoi
First flight 1 January 1966 2 July 1967
Year introduced 1971 1973
Number produced 2867 units 1400 units
Average unit price $6 million $25 million
Wing area 27.5 m² 46.4 m²
Wingspan 10.0 m 17.6 m
Height 4.5 m 6.2 m
Length 15.3 m 24.5 m
Maximum speed 2140 km/h 1654 km/h
Operational range 1,150 km 615 km
Service ceiling 14,500 m 16,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,890 kg 39,700 kg
Empty weight 5,932 kg 22,320 kg
Total thrust 1 x 4,000 kgf 2 x 11,196 kgf
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Overview

The Su-17 Fitter and the Su-24 Fencer are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Sukhoi and Sukhoi respectively.

Top speed is 2,140 km/h for the Su-17 Fitter vs 1,654 km/h for the Su-24 Fencer. The Su-17 Fitter has an operational range of 1,150 km vs 615 km for the Su-24 Fencer. The Su-24 Fencer operates at altitudes up to 16,500 m compared to 14,500 m for the Su-17 Fitter. At 39,700 kg MTOW, the Su-24 Fencer is 5.0:1 the Su-17 Fitter's 7,890 kg.

The Su-17 Fitter has been produced in 2,867 units vs 1,400 for the Su-24 Fencer. Unit cost is $6M for the Su-17 Fitter vs $25M for the Su-24 Fencer. The Su-17 Fitter first flew 1 years before the Su-24 Fencer (1966 vs 1967).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Su-17 Fitter or Su-24 Fencer?
The Su-17 Fitter is faster with a maximum speed of 2,140 km/h compared to the Su-24 Fencer's 1,654 km/h, a difference of 486 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Su-17 Fitter or Su-24 Fencer?
The Su-17 Fitter has a longer range at 1,150 km compared to the Su-24 Fencer's 615 km.
Which can fly higher, the Su-17 Fitter or Su-24 Fencer?
The Su-24 Fencer has a higher service ceiling at 16,500 meters (54,133 ft) compared to the Su-17 Fitter's 14,500 meters (47,572 ft).
Which is heavier, the Su-17 Fitter or Su-24 Fencer?
The Su-24 Fencer has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 39,700 kg compared to the Su-17 Fitter's 7,890 kg.
Which is larger, the Su-17 Fitter or Su-24 Fencer?
The Su-24 Fencer is longer at 24.5 meters compared to the Su-17 Fitter's 15.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Su-17 Fitter or Su-24 Fencer?
The Su-24 Fencer is more expensive at approximately $25 million per unit compared to the Su-17 Fitter at $6.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Su-17 Fitter or Su-24 Fencer?
The Su-17 Fitter entered service first in 1971, 2 years before the Su-24 Fencer which entered service in 1973.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Su-17 Fitter or Su-24 Fencer?
The Su-17 Fitter has been produced in greater numbers with 2,867 units compared to 1,400 units of the Su-24 Fencer.