Su-24 Fencer vs Su-30 Flanker-C
The Su-24 Fencer and the Su-30 Flanker-C are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Sukhoi and Sukhoi respectively. Top speed is 1,450 km/h for the Su-24 Fencer vs 2,125 km/h for the Su-30 Flanker-C. The Su-24 Fencer has an operational range of 615 km vs 3,000 km for the Su-30 Flanker-C. The Su-30 Flanker-C operates at altitudes up to 17,500 m compared to 16,500 m for the Su-24 Fencer. The Su-24 Fencer has been produced in 1,400 units vs 630 for the Su-30 Flanker-C. Unit cost is $25M for the Su-24 Fencer vs $37M for the Su-30 Flanker-C. The Su-24 Fencer first flew 22 years before the Su-30 Flanker-C (1967 vs 1989).
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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 |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Sukhoi |
| First flight | 30 December 1989 |
| Year introduced | 1996 |
| Number produced | 630 units |
| Average unit price | $37 million |
| Wing area | 46.4 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 17.6 m â—‰ |
| Height | 6.2 m â—‰ |
| Length | 24.5 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 1450 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 615 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 16,500 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 39,700 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 22,320 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 7,787 kgf â—‰ |
| Wing area | 62.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 14.7 m â—‰ |
| Height | 6.4 m â—‰ |
| Length | 21.9 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 2125 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 3,000 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 17,500 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 33,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 17,700 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 12,497 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Su-24 Fencer or Su-30 Flanker-C?
The Su-30 Flanker-C is faster with a maximum speed of 2,125 km/h compared to the Su-24 Fencer's 1,450 km/h, a difference of 675 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Su-24 Fencer or Su-30 Flanker-C?
The Su-30 Flanker-C has a longer range at 3,000 km compared to the Su-24 Fencer's 615 km.
Which can fly higher, the Su-24 Fencer or Su-30 Flanker-C?
The Su-30 Flanker-C has a higher service ceiling at 17,500 meters (57,414 ft) compared to the Su-24 Fencer's 16,500 meters (54,133 ft).
Which is heavier, the Su-24 Fencer or Su-30 Flanker-C?
The Su-24 Fencer has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 39,700 kg compared to the Su-30 Flanker-C's 33,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Su-24 Fencer or Su-30 Flanker-C?
The Su-24 Fencer is longer at 24.5 meters compared to the Su-30 Flanker-C's 21.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Su-24 Fencer or Su-30 Flanker-C?
The Su-30 Flanker-C is more expensive at approximately $37 million per unit compared to the Su-24 Fencer at $25 million.
Which entered service first, the Su-24 Fencer or Su-30 Flanker-C?
The Su-24 Fencer entered service first in 1973, 23 years before the Su-30 Flanker-C which entered service in 1996.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Su-24 Fencer or Su-30 Flanker-C?
The Su-24 Fencer has been produced in greater numbers with 1,400 units compared to 630 units of the Su-30 Flanker-C.