Sukhoi Su-24 “Fencer”

Price $25 million exported in 1997

Sukhoi Su 24M of the Russian Air Force.
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credit: Alexander Mishin
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The Sukhoi Su-24 is a Soviet jet fighter aircraft that was used by the Russian Air Force from 1964 to 1997. It was designed for tactical bombing and ground attack, but has been frequently used in air-to-air combat as well. The Su-24 is one of the best 3rd generation fighters ever made by Russia, with its service beginning in 1977. Today it has been replaced by more advanced fighters such as the Su-34 or Su-35S, which are more capable at air combat and have higher manoeuvrability.

Manufacturer:
Sukhoi
Country:
Russia
Manufactured:
1988 to: 1992
ICAO:
SU24
Price:
US$25 million (1997)
Avionics:
Kaira-24 laser designator/TV-optical quantum system, PNS-24M inertial navigation system
Engine:
2x 2 × Saturn/Lyulka AL-21F-3A turbojets
Jet
Power:
24,700 pound-force
Max Cruise Speed:
710 knots
1,315 Km/h
Approach Speed (Vref):
Travel range:
1,500 Nautical Miles
2,778 Kilometers
Fuel Economy:
0.41 nautical mile / gallon
0.201 kilometres / litre
Service Ceiling:
36,000 feet
Rate of Climb:
30000 feet / minute
152.40metre / second
Take Off Distance:
1550 metre - 5,085.24 feet
Landing Distance:
1100 metre - 3,608.88 feet
Max Take Off Weight:
43,755 Kg
96,462 lbs
Max Landing Weight:
Max Payload:
8,000 Kg
17,637 lbs
Fuel Tank Capacity:
3,960 gallon
14,990 litre
Baggage Volume:
Seats - Economy / General:
2 seats
Seats - Business Class:
0
Seats - First Class:
0
Cabin Height:
Cabin Width:
Cabin Length:
Exterior Length:
22.53 metre - 73.92 feet
Tail height:
6.19 metre - 20.31 feet
Fuselage Diameter:
Wing Span / Rotor Diameter:
17.64 metre - 57.87 feet
Wing Tips:
No Winglets

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