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Su-17 Fitter vs Su-24 Fencer

Su-17 Fitter vs Su-24 Fencer at a glance — top speed 2,140 vs 1,654 km/h, range 2,300 vs 2,775 km, max takeoff weight 19,430 vs 43,755 kg, built 2,867 vs 1,400 units.

Sukhoi Su-17 Fitter combat aircraft side profile drawing
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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 1970 1974
Number produced 2867 units 1400 units
Average unit price $6 million $25 million
Wing area 38.5 m² 55.2 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 2,300 km 2,775 km
Service ceiling 14,500 m 11,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 19,430 kg 43,755 kg
Empty weight 12,160 kg 22,320 kg
Total thrust 1 x 11,196 kgf 2 x 11,196 kgf
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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-24 Fencer has a longer range at 2,775 km compared to the Su-17 Fitter's 2,300 km.
Which can fly higher, the Su-17 Fitter or Su-24 Fencer?
The Su-17 Fitter has a higher service ceiling at 14,500 meters (47,572 ft) compared to the Su-24 Fencer's 11,000 meters (36,089 ft).
Which is heavier, the Su-17 Fitter or Su-24 Fencer?
The Su-24 Fencer has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 43,755 kg compared to the Su-17 Fitter's 19,430 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 1970, 4 years before the Su-24 Fencer which entered service in 1974.
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.