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Su-34 Fullback vs Tornado

Sukhoi Su-34 Fullback combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Su-34 Fullback
Panavia Tornado combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇩🇪🇬🇧🇮🇹 Tornado
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Specifications
Su-34 Fullback Tornado
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia 🇩🇪 Germany🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇮🇹 Italy
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Sukhoi Panavia
First flight 13 April 1990 14 August 1974
Year introduced 1997 1980
Number produced 155 units 990 units
Average unit price $36 million $35 million
Wing area 52.0 m² 26.6 m²
Wingspan 14.7 m 13.9 m
Height 6.4 m 6.0 m
Length 23.3 m 16.7 m
Maximum speed 1900 km/h 2420 km/h
Operational range 4,000 km 3,148 km
Service ceiling 15,000 m 15,240 m
Max. takeoff weight 45,000 kg 28,000 kg
Empty weight 20,000 kg 13,890 kg
Total thrust 2 x 12,500 kgf 2 x 8,936 kgf
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Overview

The Su-34 Fullback and the Tornado are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Sukhoi and Panavia respectively.

Top speed is 1,900 km/h for the Su-34 Fullback vs 2,420 km/h for the Tornado. The Su-34 Fullback has an operational range of 4,000 km vs 3,148 km for the Tornado. The Tornado operates at altitudes up to 15,240 m compared to 15,000 m for the Su-34 Fullback.

The Su-34 Fullback has been produced in 155 units vs 990 for the Tornado. Unit cost is $36M for the Su-34 Fullback vs $35M for the Tornado. The Tornado first flew 16 years before the Su-34 Fullback (1974 vs 1990).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Su-34 Fullback or Tornado?
The Tornado is faster with a maximum speed of 2,420 km/h compared to the Su-34 Fullback's 1,900 km/h, a difference of 520 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Su-34 Fullback or Tornado?
The Su-34 Fullback has a longer range at 4,000 km compared to the Tornado's 3,148 km.
Which can fly higher, the Su-34 Fullback or Tornado?
The Tornado has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the Su-34 Fullback's 15,000 meters (49,212 ft).
Which is heavier, the Su-34 Fullback or Tornado?
The Su-34 Fullback has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 45,000 kg compared to the Tornado's 28,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Su-34 Fullback or Tornado?
The Su-34 Fullback is longer at 23.3 meters compared to the Tornado's 16.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Su-34 Fullback or Tornado?
The Su-34 Fullback is more expensive at approximately $36 million per unit compared to the Tornado at $35 million.
Which entered service first, the Su-34 Fullback or Tornado?
The Tornado entered service first in 1980, 17 years before the Su-34 Fullback which entered service in 1997.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Su-34 Fullback or Tornado?
The Tornado has been produced in greater numbers with 990 units compared to 155 units of the Su-34 Fullback.