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Sukhoi Su-24
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SukhoiSu-24

Ground Attack / CAS Aircraft · Russia · 1975
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SukhoiSu-24

Sukhoi Su-24
Sukhoi Su-24 Photo: Alexander Mishin · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Ground-Attack Lethality
85
Payload
80
Loiter / Endurance
75
Survivability
70
Accuracy
70
Low-Altitude Capability
85
Avionics
75
Reliability
70
Versatility
90
Cost-Effectiveness
80
Origin Russia
ManufacturerNovosibirsk Aircraft Production Association
CategoryGround Attack / CAS Aircraft
EraCold War
In service1975–1993
Operators13 countries
Quantity1,400
Data Quality87%
78
Ground Attack / CAS Aircraft MASS Rating
7/55
Cold War
14/251
All-Time
Ground Attack / CAS Aircraft · 10 axes scored
Ground-Attack Lethality
85
Payload
80
Loiter / Endurance
75
Survivability
70
Accuracy
70
Low-Altitude Capability
85
Avionics
75
Reliability
70
Versatility
90
Cost-Effectiveness
80
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the ground attack / cas aircraft category.
01 / Overview
Sukhoi Su-24
Country
Production
1975–1993
Quantity
1,400
Operators
Conflicts
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
GROUND ATTACK / CAS AIRCRAFT · COLD WAR
7
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
75
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
78
ground attack / cas aircraft category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the ground attack / cas aircraft category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
  • First Flight1967
  • Service Entry Year1974
  • Crew2
  • Primary RoleAll‑weather tactical bomber / ground‑attack aircraft
  • Generation3rd generation
  • In ServiceYes
◈Powerplant10MOD.10
  • Engine TypeTurbojet
  • Engine ModelLyulka AL‑21F‑3
  • Number of Engines2
  • Thrust (dry, each)122.5
  • Thrust (afterburner, each)230
  • Thrust-to-Weight0.33
  • AfterburnerYes
  • SupercruiseNo
  • Thrust VectoringNo
  • Internal Fuel3,400 kg
▣Performance10MOD.10
  • Top Speed1,900 km/h
  • Top Speed (Mach)2.2 Mach
  • Cruise Speed900 km/h
  • Stall Speed300 km/h
  • Service Ceiling15,000 m
  • Ferry Range3,000 km
  • Combat Radius800 km
  • Rate of Climb10.7 m/s
  • G-Limit9
  • Takeoff Run500 m
◇Dimensions & Weights7MOD.7
  • Length22.67 m
  • Wingspan17.6 m
  • Height5.9 m
  • Wing Area78
  • Empty Weight22,800 kg
  • Loaded Weight34,000 kg
  • Max Takeoff Weight45,000 kg
◆Armament8MOD.8
▤Avionics & Stealth8MOD.8
⬢Production3MOD.3
  • Total Built1,400
  • Operators15
  • Variants10
▲Service History3MOD.3
  • Production Start1967
  • Production End1993
  • Operational StatusIn service with Russia, Iran, Algeria, Ukraine, Libya and others
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1945First deployment: Cold War
  2. 1975Production started
  3. 1993Production ended
51
years in service
18
years in production
1,400
units produced
13
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Conflicts
SUKHOI SU-24 · CONFLICTS SERVED IN0% win·25% loss
Total Conflicts
4
Victories
0
Ongoing
0
Losses
1
ⓘ Shown only from conflicts recorded in our database.
05 / Operators
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE10terms
An afterburner is a device that injects fuel into a jet engine's hot exhaust gases, generating additional thrust through combustion.
Air-to-air missiles are guided missiles fired from aircraft to engage other aircraft. They are used for self-defense and to gain air superiority.
Air-to-Ground Missiles are guided missiles fired from aircraft to attack ground targets. They enable aircraft to engage and destroy enemy ground positions, vehicles, and installations.
Anti-ship missiles are guided missiles designed to engage and destroy naval vessels. They are typically used by aircraft, ships, or submarines to attack enemy ships.
A collection of integrated electronic systems on a military aircraft designed to detect, identify, disrupt, or deceive enemy radar, communications, and guided weapons.
A helmet-mounted display system that allows pilots to aim weapons by looking at targets, tracking head movements to direct sensors or weapons.
Infrared Search and Track (IRST) is a passive sensor system that detects and tracks airborne targets by their heat signatures without emitting radiation.
An internal compartment within a military aircraft designed to store and deploy weapons, reducing radar cross-section and aerodynamic drag.
Enables real-time sharing of position, targeting, and sensor data among aircraft and platforms for coordinated combat operations.
A targeting pod is an external sensor module mounted on aircraft that provides laser designation, infrared imaging, and range‑finding to support precision strike and reconnaissance.
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