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Su-24 Fencer vs Su-34 Fullback

Sukhoi Su-24 Fencer combat aircraft side profile drawing
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Specifications
Su-24 Fencer Su-34 Fullback
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Sukhoi Sukhoi
First flight 2 July 1967 13 April 1990
Year introduced 1973 1997
Number produced 1400 units 155 units
Average unit price $25 million $36 million
Wing area 46.4 m² 52.0 m²
Wingspan 17.6 m 14.7 m
Height 6.2 m 6.4 m
Length 24.5 m 23.3 m
Maximum speed 1654 km/h 1900 km/h
Operational range 615 km 4,000 km
Service ceiling 16,500 m 15,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 39,700 kg 45,000 kg
Empty weight 22,320 kg 20,000 kg
Total thrust 2 x 7,787 kgf 2 x 12,500 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Su-24 Fencer or Su-34 Fullback?
The Su-34 Fullback is faster with a maximum speed of 1,900 km/h compared to the Su-24 Fencer's 1,654 km/h, a difference of 246 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Su-24 Fencer or Su-34 Fullback?
The Su-34 Fullback has a longer range at 4,000 km compared to the Su-24 Fencer's 615 km.
Which can fly higher, the Su-24 Fencer or Su-34 Fullback?
The Su-24 Fencer has a higher service ceiling at 16,500 meters (54,133 ft) compared to the Su-34 Fullback's 15,000 meters (49,212 ft).
Which is heavier, the Su-24 Fencer or Su-34 Fullback?
The Su-34 Fullback has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 45,000 kg compared to the Su-24 Fencer's 39,700 kg.
Which is larger, the Su-24 Fencer or Su-34 Fullback?
The Su-24 Fencer is longer at 24.5 meters compared to the Su-34 Fullback's 23.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Su-24 Fencer or Su-34 Fullback?
The Su-34 Fullback is more expensive at approximately $36 million per unit compared to the Su-24 Fencer at $25 million.
Which entered service first, the Su-24 Fencer or Su-34 Fullback?
The Su-24 Fencer entered service first in 1973, 24 years before the Su-34 Fullback which entered service in 1997.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Su-24 Fencer or Su-34 Fullback?
The Su-24 Fencer has been produced in greater numbers with 1,400 units compared to 155 units of the Su-34 Fullback.