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F-111 Aardvark vs Su-24 Fencer

General Dynamics F-111 Aardvark combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-111 Aardvark
Sukhoi Su-24 Fencer combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Su-24 Fencer
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Specifications
F-111 Aardvark Su-24 Fencer
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer General Dynamics Sukhoi
First flight 21 December 1964 2 July 1967
Year introduced 1967 1973
Number produced 563 units 1400 units
Average unit price $15 million $25 million
Wing area 61.1 m² 46.4 m²
Wingspan 19.2 m 17.6 m
Height 5.0 m 6.2 m
Length 22.4 m 24.5 m
Maximum speed 2655 km/h 1654 km/h
Operational range 5,940 km 615 km
Service ceiling 20,117 m 16,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 45,359 kg 39,700 kg
Empty weight 21,400 kg 22,320 kg
Total thrust 2 x 11,385 kgf 2 x 11,196 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-111 Aardvark or Su-24 Fencer?
The F-111 Aardvark is faster with a maximum speed of 2,655 km/h compared to the Su-24 Fencer's 1,654 km/h, a difference of 1,001 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-111 Aardvark or Su-24 Fencer?
The F-111 Aardvark has a longer range at 5,940 km compared to the Su-24 Fencer's 615 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-111 Aardvark or Su-24 Fencer?
The F-111 Aardvark has a higher service ceiling at 20,117 meters (66,000 ft) compared to the Su-24 Fencer's 16,500 meters (54,133 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-111 Aardvark or Su-24 Fencer?
The F-111 Aardvark has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 45,359 kg compared to the Su-24 Fencer's 39,700 kg.
Which is larger, the F-111 Aardvark or Su-24 Fencer?
The Su-24 Fencer is longer at 24.5 meters compared to the F-111 Aardvark's 22.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-111 Aardvark or Su-24 Fencer?
The Su-24 Fencer is more expensive at approximately $25 million per unit compared to the F-111 Aardvark at $15 million.
Which entered service first, the F-111 Aardvark or Su-24 Fencer?
The F-111 Aardvark entered service first in 1967, 6 years before the Su-24 Fencer which entered service in 1973.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-111 Aardvark or Su-24 Fencer?
The Su-24 Fencer has been produced in greater numbers with 1,400 units compared to 563 units of the F-111 Aardvark.