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Su-24MR
Photo: Alex Beltyukov · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
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Su-24MR

Intelligence / Recon Aircraft · 1983
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Su-24MR

Su-24MR
Su-24MR Photo: Alex Beltyukov · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Sensor Capability
75
Endurance
70
Operating Altitude
65
Range
70
Stealth / Survivability
40
Data-Link
60
Coverage
75
Persistence
65
Technology
70
Cost-Effectiveness
80
CategoryIntelligence / Recon Aircraft
EraCold War
In service1983–1993
Operators7 countries
Quantity1,400
Data Quality87%
67
Intelligence / Recon Aircraft MASS Rating
12/38
Cold War
31/419
All-Time
Intelligence / Recon Aircraft · 10 axes scored
Sensor Capability
75
Endurance
70
Operating Altitude
65
Range
70
Stealth / Survivability
40
Data-Link
60
Coverage
75
Persistence
65
Technology
70
Cost-Effectiveness
80
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the intelligence / recon aircraft category.
01 / Overview
Su-24MR
Production
1983–1993
Quantity
1,400
Operators
Conflicts
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
INTELLIGENCE / RECON AIRCRAFT · COLD WAR
12
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
76
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
67
intelligence / recon aircraft category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the intelligence / recon aircraft category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
  • Base AirframeSu-24
  • Mission Typereconnaissance
  • Service Entry Year1974
  • Flight Crew2
  • Mission Crew2
  • In ServiceYes
◈Powerplant2MOD.2
  • Engine TypeLyulka AL-21F
  • Number of Engines2
▣Performance5MOD.5
  • Cruise Speed1,050 km/h
  • Service Ceiling11,000 m
  • Range2,500 km
  • Endurance2
  • On-Station Time2
◇Mission Systems10MOD.10
◆Armament (ASW/Strike)3MOD.3
▤Dimensions3MOD.3
  • Length24.53 m
  • Wingspan17.64 m
  • Max Takeoff Weight39,700 kg
⬢Production2MOD.2
  • Total Built1,400
  • Operators5
▲Service History3MOD.3
  • Production Start1967
  • Production End1993
  • Operational StatusIn service
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1945First deployment: Cold War
  2. 1983Production started
  3. 1993Production ended
43
years in service
10
years in production
1,400
units produced
4
countries operating
ⓘ 3 countries retired it.
04 / Conflicts
SU-24MR · CONFLICTS SERVED IN0% win·100% loss
Total Conflicts
1
Victories
0
Ongoing
0
Losses
1
ⓘ Shown only from conflicts recorded in our database.
05 / Operators
Operator Inventory4country · 25units
25active
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
Enables real-time sharing of position, targeting, and sensor data among aircraft and platforms for coordinated combat operations.
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