Sukhoi Su-24M Aircraft Data
(Data for Su-24M) Long-range strike and interdictor.
The Sukhoi Su-24M, NATO reporting-name Fencer-D, is the second interation of the seventies-vintage Su-24. The biggest distinction is the additional of the inflight refueling probe, centerline, in front of the cockpit and the single-point nose probe. Russia's first digital navigation and attack suite was put to service in the Su-24, very similar to the USAF's "Pave Tack" system for the F-111.
Fencers have seen combat in Afghanistan, Chechnya, North Africa and possibly, in Angola. Export versions of the Su-24M were designated Su-24MK and supplied to primarily middle-eastern clients. In the 1990's Su-24M's started an upgrade program to enable them to continue front-line service into the 21st Century. Upgraded aircraft can carry the latest air-to-air missiles and are designated Su-24M2.
The Sukhoi Su-24M, NATO reporting-name Fencer-D, is the second interation of the seventies-vintage Su-24. The biggest distinction is the additional of the inflight refueling probe, centerline, in front of the cockpit and the single-point nose probe. Russia's first digital navigation and attack suite was put to service in the Su-24, very similar to the USAF's "Pave Tack" system for the F-111.
Fencers have seen combat in Afghanistan, Chechnya, North Africa and possibly, in Angola. Export versions of the Su-24M were designated Su-24MK and supplied to primarily middle-eastern clients. In the 1990's Su-24M's started an upgrade program to enable them to continue front-line service into the 21st Century. Upgraded aircraft can carry the latest air-to-air missiles and are designated Su-24M2.
- Country of Origin: Russia
- First Flight: 6/20/79
- Initial Service Date: 6/1/81
- No. Built: 1,400
- No. In Service: 450 (approx.)
- No. of Hardpoints: 8
- Crew: 2
Power:
2 x Lyulka AL-21F-3A afterburning turbojets at 24,675 lbf
Weapons:
1 × GSh-6-23 cannon, 500 rounds of ammunition.
2 x R-60 AAM's.
4 × Kh-23 radio-command missiles.
4 × Kh-25ML laser-guided missiles.
2 × Kh-28, Kh-58, or Kh-31P anti-radiation missiles.
3 × Kh-29L/T laser/TV-guided missiles.
2 × Kh-59 'Ovod' TV-command guided missiles.
KAB-500KR TV-guided and KAB-500L laser-guided bombs.
Unguided 55 mm S-5 rockets, 80 mm S-8 rockets, or 120 mm S-13 rockets.
General-purpose bombs, external gun pods, and tactical nuclear weapons.
2 x R-60 AAM's.
4 × Kh-23 radio-command missiles.
4 × Kh-25ML laser-guided missiles.
2 × Kh-28, Kh-58, or Kh-31P anti-radiation missiles.
3 × Kh-29L/T laser/TV-guided missiles.
2 × Kh-59 'Ovod' TV-command guided missiles.
KAB-500KR TV-guided and KAB-500L laser-guided bombs.
Unguided 55 mm S-5 rockets, 80 mm S-8 rockets, or 120 mm S-13 rockets.
General-purpose bombs, external gun pods, and tactical nuclear weapons.
Dimensions:
| Length: | 80 ft. 6 in. |
| Wing Span: | 57 ft. 10 in./34 ft. |
| Wing Area: | 594 sq.ft |
| Height: | 20 ft. 4 in. |
| Empty Weight: | 49,165 lbs |
| Max. Weight: | 96,505 lbs |
| Max. Ordnance Load: | 18,637 lbs |
| Internal Fuel: | 24,471 lbs |
Performance:
| Max. Speed: | 815 mph |
| Service Ceiling: | 36,090 ft. |
| Max. Range: | 1,500 nm |
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