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Su-24 Fencer – Mach 2.4


Often compared to the U.S. F-111, the Su-24 Fencer is a Soviet-made aircraft. Originally meant as competition, the Fencer proved that it was much better. In fact, the plane is often called the most dangerous aircraft that the Soviet Union has ever had. The plane was much faster, smaller, lighter, and more powerful than the F-111.


The best part about this aircraft is that it is able to hit mach 2.4 at low altitudes; not many planes are able to do that, as many times it takes a certain altitude to be able to fly at a supersonic speed. The Fencer is also equipped with missiles with laser-designators, which often means better accuracy. This technology along with terrain-radar makes the Fencer very powerful. The plane had its maiden flight in July 2, 1967 and was formally introduced into the military in 1974.


Flying, fighting or sitting?


About 1,400 Su-24 Fencers have been created; 650 of those belonging to the Soviet Union. Fencers that are slowly being phased out by the new more advanced Su-34. However, this phase out has not been quick and many of these planes are still used by the Russian Air Force as well as the Ukrainian Air Force- until Russia’s government can assure that there is enough money to cover the cost of building the new Su-34. It’s said that these planes were used in 2008 during the conflict in Georgia. Besides these two countries, places such as Iran, Algeria, Iraq, Libya, Belarus, and many others also use this plane for military reasons.
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