Sukhoi Su-24M Fencer

Sukhoi Su-24M Fencer

Type: Strike Aircraft

Domain: air

Country of Origin: Russia

Manufacturer: Sukhoi

First Deployed: 1990

Overview

The Su-24M is a supersonic variable-sweep wing strike aircraft operated by Algeria for ground attack and interdiction missions. Algeria acquired its Su-24 fleet during the Soviet era and has maintained a portion of the fleet through upgrades. The aircraft carries a dedicated navigation/attack system and can deliver both guided and unguided munitions.

Technical Specifications

crew2
range2,500 km
engine2× AL-21F-3A afterburning turbojet
length24.6 m
ceiling36,000 ft
armament23mm GSh-6-23 cannon, 8 hardpoints, 7,500 kg payload including Kh-23, Kh-25, Kh-29, bombs
wingspan17.6 m extended / 10.4 m swept
max_speedMach 1.35

Operators

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