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Su-24 Fencer vs Tornado

Su-24 Fencer vs Tornado at a glance — top speed 1,654 vs 2,420 km/h, range 2,775 vs 3,890 km, max takeoff weight 43,755 vs 27,215 kg, built 1,400 vs 990 units.

Sukhoi Su-24 Fencer combat aircraft side profile drawing
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Specifications
Su-24 Fencer Tornado
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇩🇪 Germany🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇮🇹 Italy
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Sukhoi Panavia
First flight 2 July 1967 14 August 1974
Year introduced 1974 1980
Number produced 1400 units 990 units
Average unit price $25 million $35 million
Wing area 46.4 m² 26.6 m²
Wingspan 17.6 m 13.9 m
Height 6.2 m 6.0 m
Length 24.5 m 16.7 m
Maximum speed 1654 km/h 2420 km/h
Operational range 2,775 km 3,890 km
Service ceiling 11,000 m 15,240 m
Max. takeoff weight 43,755 kg 27,215 kg
Empty weight 22,320 kg 13,890 kg
Total thrust 2 x 11,196 kgf 2 x 7,831 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Su-24 Fencer or Tornado?
The Tornado is faster with a maximum speed of 2,420 km/h compared to the Su-24 Fencer's 1,654 km/h, a difference of 766 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Su-24 Fencer or Tornado?
The Tornado has a longer range at 3,890 km compared to the Su-24 Fencer's 2,775 km.
Which can fly higher, the Su-24 Fencer or Tornado?
The Tornado has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the Su-24 Fencer's 11,000 meters (36,089 ft).
Which is heavier, the Su-24 Fencer or Tornado?
The Su-24 Fencer has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 43,755 kg compared to the Tornado's 27,215 kg.
Which is larger, the Su-24 Fencer or Tornado?
The Su-24 Fencer is longer at 24.5 meters compared to the Tornado's 16.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Su-24 Fencer or Tornado?
The Tornado is more expensive at approximately $35 million per unit compared to the Su-24 Fencer at $25 million.
Which entered service first, the Su-24 Fencer or Tornado?
The Su-24 Fencer entered service first in 1974, 6 years before the Tornado which entered service in 1980.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Su-24 Fencer or Tornado?
The Su-24 Fencer has been produced in greater numbers with 1,400 units compared to 990 units of the Tornado.