F-111 Aardvark vs Su-34 Fullback
| 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 |
| Russian strike fighter, known for action in Syrian Civil War, optimized for all-weather, precision ground-attack and aerial combat roles. | |
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| Origin country | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Sukhoi |
| First flight | 13 April 1990 |
| Year introduced | 1997 |
| Number produced | 155 units |
| Average unit price | $36 million |
| Wing area | 61.1 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 19.2 m â—‰ |
| Height | 5.0 m â—‰ |
| Length | 22.4 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 2655 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 5,940 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 20,117 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 45,359 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 21,400 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 16,238 kgf â—‰ |
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| Wing area | 52.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 14.7 m â—‰ |
| Height | 6.4 m â—‰ |
| Length | 23.3 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 2120 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 4,000 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 15,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 45,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 20,000 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 25,000 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the F-111 Aardvark or Su-34 Fullback?
The F-111 Aardvark is faster with a maximum speed of 2,655 km/h compared to the Su-34 Fullback's 2,120 km/h, a difference of 535 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-111 Aardvark or Su-34 Fullback?
The F-111 Aardvark has a longer range at 5,940 km compared to the Su-34 Fullback's 4,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-111 Aardvark or Su-34 Fullback?
The F-111 Aardvark has a higher service ceiling at 20,117 meters (66,000 ft) compared to the Su-34 Fullback's 15,000 meters (49,212 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-111 Aardvark or Su-34 Fullback?
The F-111 Aardvark has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 45,359 kg compared to the Su-34 Fullback's 45,000 kg.
Which is larger, the F-111 Aardvark or Su-34 Fullback?
The Su-34 Fullback is longer at 23.3 meters compared to the F-111 Aardvark's 22.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-111 Aardvark or Su-34 Fullback?
The Su-34 Fullback is more expensive at approximately $36 million per unit compared to the F-111 Aardvark at $15 million.
Which entered service first, the F-111 Aardvark or Su-34 Fullback?
The F-111 Aardvark entered service first in 1967, 30 years before the Su-34 Fullback which entered service in 1997.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-111 Aardvark or Su-34 Fullback?
The F-111 Aardvark has been produced in greater numbers with 563 units compared to 155 units of the Su-34 Fullback.