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Su-25 Frogfoot vs Su-34 Fullback

Su-25 Frogfoot vs Su-34 Fullback at a glance — top speed 970 vs 1,900 km/h, range 1,000 vs 4,500 km, max takeoff weight 17,600 vs 45,000 kg, built 1,000 vs 155 units.

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Specifications
Su-25 Frogfoot Su-34 Fullback
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Sukhoi Sukhoi
First flight 22 February 1975 13 April 1990
Year introduced 1981 2014
Number produced 1000 units 155 units
Average unit price $11 million $36 million
Wing area 30.1 m² 62.0 m²
Wingspan 14.4 m 14.7 m
Height 4.8 m 6.4 m
Length 15.5 m 23.3 m
Maximum speed 970 km/h 1900 km/h
Operational range 1,000 km 4,500 km
Service ceiling 7,000 m 15,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 17,600 kg 45,000 kg
Empty weight 9,500 kg 20,000 kg
Total thrust 2 x 4,505 kgf 2 x 13,460 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Su-25 Frogfoot or Su-34 Fullback?
The Su-34 Fullback is faster with a maximum speed of 1,900 km/h compared to the Su-25 Frogfoot's 970 km/h, a difference of 930 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Su-25 Frogfoot or Su-34 Fullback?
The Su-34 Fullback has a longer range at 4,500 km compared to the Su-25 Frogfoot's 1,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the Su-25 Frogfoot or Su-34 Fullback?
The Su-34 Fullback has a higher service ceiling at 15,000 meters (49,212 ft) compared to the Su-25 Frogfoot's 7,000 meters (22,965 ft).
Which is heavier, the Su-25 Frogfoot or Su-34 Fullback?
The Su-34 Fullback has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 45,000 kg compared to the Su-25 Frogfoot's 17,600 kg.
Which is larger, the Su-25 Frogfoot or Su-34 Fullback?
The Su-34 Fullback is longer at 23.3 meters compared to the Su-25 Frogfoot's 15.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Su-25 Frogfoot or Su-34 Fullback?
The Su-34 Fullback is more expensive at approximately $36 million per unit compared to the Su-25 Frogfoot at $11 million.
Which entered service first, the Su-25 Frogfoot or Su-34 Fullback?
The Su-25 Frogfoot entered service first in 1981, 33 years before the Su-34 Fullback which entered service in 2014.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Su-25 Frogfoot or Su-34 Fullback?
The Su-25 Frogfoot has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 155 units of the Su-34 Fullback.