Overview
The Su-24 "Fencer" was the first Soviet aircraft with an integrated attack computer able to hit targets at night and in bad weather. Like the American F-111, it has variable-sweep wings and seats its two crew side by side.
It was designed to fly fast and very low to slip under enemy radar and strike targets deep behind the front line. Hundreds remain in service with Russia, Ukraine, Iran, Algeria and others, though Russia is replacing it with the Su-34. Specifications are for the Su-24M.
Specifications
Dimensions
| Length | 22.67 m |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 17.64 m |
| Height | 6.19 m |
| Wing area | 55.2 m² |
Weights & fuel
| Empty weight | 22,300 kg |
|---|---|
| Max. take-off weight | 43,755 kg |
Performance
| Max. speed | 1,654 km/h |
|---|---|
| Max. Mach | Mach 1.35 |
| Ferry range | 2,775 km |
| Combat radius | 615 km |
| Service ceiling | 11,000 m |
| Rate of climb | 150.0 m/s |
Crew & capacity
| Crew | 2 |
|---|---|
| Hardpoints | 8 |
Powerplant
| Engines | 2 |
|---|---|
| Engine model | Saturn/Lyulka AL-21F-3A |
| Thrust (each) | 75.0 kN |
| Thrust with afterburner (each) | 110.0 kN |
Figures are compiled from public sources and may be approximate; they can vary by variant and configuration.
Armament
- 23 mm GSh-6-23 six-barrel cannon
- About 8,000 kg of bombs and missiles on 8 hardpoints
Photos
Photo 1: Alexander Mishin / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
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