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F-105 Thunderchief vs Su-24 Fencer

Republic F-105 Thunderchief combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-105 Thunderchief
Sukhoi Su-24 Fencer combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Su-24 Fencer
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Specifications
F-105 Thunderchief Su-24 Fencer
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Republic Sukhoi
First flight 22 October 1955 2 July 1967
Year introduced 1958 1973
Number produced 833 units 1400 units
Average unit price $2.7 million $25 million
Wing area 35.8 m² 46.4 m²
Wingspan 10.7 m 17.6 m
Height 6.0 m 6.2 m
Length 19.6 m 24.5 m
Maximum speed 2208 km/h 1654 km/h
Operational range 1,252 km 615 km
Service ceiling 14,783 m 16,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 23,834 kg 39,700 kg
Empty weight 12,470 kg 22,320 kg
Total thrust 1 x 12,020 kgf 2 x 11,196 kgf
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Overview

The F-105 Thunderchief and the Su-24 Fencer are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Republic and Sukhoi respectively.

Top speed is 2,208 km/h for the F-105 Thunderchief vs 1,654 km/h for the Su-24 Fencer. The F-105 Thunderchief has an operational range of 1,252 km vs 615 km for the Su-24 Fencer. The Su-24 Fencer operates at altitudes up to 16,500 m compared to 14,783 m for the F-105 Thunderchief.

The F-105 Thunderchief has been produced in 833 units vs 1,400 for the Su-24 Fencer. Unit cost is $2.7M for the F-105 Thunderchief vs $25M for the Su-24 Fencer. The F-105 Thunderchief first flew 12 years before the Su-24 Fencer (1955 vs 1967).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-105 Thunderchief or Su-24 Fencer?
The F-105 Thunderchief is faster with a maximum speed of 2,208 km/h compared to the Su-24 Fencer's 1,654 km/h, a difference of 554 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-105 Thunderchief or Su-24 Fencer?
The F-105 Thunderchief has a longer range at 1,252 km compared to the Su-24 Fencer's 615 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-105 Thunderchief or Su-24 Fencer?
The Su-24 Fencer has a higher service ceiling at 16,500 meters (54,133 ft) compared to the F-105 Thunderchief's 14,783 meters (48,500 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-105 Thunderchief or Su-24 Fencer?
The Su-24 Fencer has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 39,700 kg compared to the F-105 Thunderchief's 23,834 kg.
Which is larger, the F-105 Thunderchief or Su-24 Fencer?
The Su-24 Fencer is longer at 24.5 meters compared to the F-105 Thunderchief's 19.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-105 Thunderchief or Su-24 Fencer?
The Su-24 Fencer is more expensive at approximately $25 million per unit compared to the F-105 Thunderchief at $2.7 million.
Which entered service first, the F-105 Thunderchief or Su-24 Fencer?
The F-105 Thunderchief entered service first in 1958, 15 years before the Su-24 Fencer which entered service in 1973.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-105 Thunderchief or Su-24 Fencer?
The Su-24 Fencer has been produced in greater numbers with 1,400 units compared to 833 units of the F-105 Thunderchief.