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Sukhoi · Fighter / Attack · USSR · Cold War (1970–1991)
The Sukhoi Su-17 is a variable-sweep wing fighter-bomber developed for the Soviet military. Developed from the Sukhoi Su-7, the Su-17 was the first variable-sweep wing aircraft to enter Soviet service and featured updated avionics. The aircraft also has variants which were designed for export such as the Sukhoi Su-22 and the less popular Su-20.
Specifications
- Category
- Fixed Wing
- Sub-Category
- Fighter
- Domain
- Defence
- Era
- Cold War (1970–1991)
- Country
- USSR
- Manufacturer
- Sukhoi
- Operator
- USSR/export
- Primary Role
- Fighter / Attack
- Status
- Retired
- Service Entry
- 1970
- Produced
- 2867
- Propulsion
- Turbojet
- Engine
- Lyulka AL-21F-3 turbojet with afterburner
- Thrust / Power
- 24,690 lbf
- Launch
- Ground
- Length (ft)
- 61.7
- Wingspan (ft)
- 45.9
- Empty Weight (lb)
- 22046
- MTOW (lb)
- 42990
- Payload (lb)
- 8818
- Endurance (hr)
- 2
- Service Ceiling (ft)
- 49870
- Range (mi)
- 1400
- Max Speed (mph)
- 1430
- Max Speed (Mach)
- 2.09
- Armament
- 2x 30mm NR-30; bombs/missiles/rockets