F-111 Aardvark vs Su-24 Fencer
The F-111 Aardvark and the Su-24 Fencer are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by General Dynamics and Sukhoi respectively. Top speed is 2,655 km/h for the F-111 Aardvark vs 1,450 km/h for the Su-24 Fencer. The F-111 Aardvark has an operational range of 5,940 km vs 615 km for the Su-24 Fencer. The F-111 Aardvark operates at altitudes up to 20,117 m compared to 16,500 m for the Su-24 Fencer. The F-111 Aardvark has been produced in 563 units vs 1,400 for the Su-24 Fencer. Unit cost is $15M for the F-111 Aardvark vs $25M for the Su-24 Fencer. The F-111 Aardvark first flew 3 years before the Su-24 Fencer (1964 vs 1967).
| American tactical bomber, active during Cold War and significant use in Vietnam and Gulf Wars, renowned for its variable-sweep wings. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | General Dynamics |
| First flight | 21 December 1964 |
| Year introduced | 1967 |
| Number produced | 563 units |
| Average unit price | $15 million |
| Soviet strike/bomber, distinctively recognized in Afghanistan conflicts during the Cold War, extensively served in post-Soviet states and naval aviation. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Sukhoi |
| First flight | 2 July 1967 |
| Year introduced | 1973 |
| Number produced | 1400 units |
| Average unit price | $25 million |
| Wing area | 61.1 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 19.2 m ◉ |
| Height | 5.0 m ◉ |
| Length | 22.4 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 2655 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 5,940 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 20,117 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 45,359 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 21,400 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 8,119 kgf ◉ |
| Wing area | 46.4 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 17.6 m ◉ |
| Height | 6.2 m ◉ |
| Length | 24.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 1450 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 615 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 16,500 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 39,700 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 22,320 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 7,787 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 1,450 km/h, a difference of 1,205 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.