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Su-17 (Fitter-B)
Sukhoi · USSR
The Su-17 was a radical update to the Su-7. By allowing the outer portions of the wings to sweep back, Sukhoi gave the aircraft better takeoff performance and high-speed stability. It would go on to be one of the most successful Soviet export jets.
Technical Specifications
| First Flight | 1965 |
|---|---|
| Max Speed | 2,220 km/h (Mach 2.09) |
| Range | 2,300 km |
| Ceiling | 18,000 m |
| Engines | 1x Lyulka AL-21F-3 afterburning turbojet |
Armament & Payload
2x 30mm NR-30 cannons; up to 4,000 kg of bombs/missiles.
Next Aircraft in Timeline
A-37 Dragonfly →
Fighter
Su-17 (Fitter-B)
Sukhoi · USSR
The Su-17 was a radical update to the Su-7. By allowing the outer portions of the wings to sweep back, Sukhoi gave the aircraft better takeoff performance and high-speed stability. It would go on to be one of the most successful Soviet export jets.
Technical Specifications
| First Flight | 1965 |
|---|---|
| Max Speed | 2,220 km/h (Mach 2.09) |
| Range | 2,300 km |
| Ceiling | 18,000 m |
| Engines | 1x Lyulka AL-21F-3 afterburning turbojet |
Armament & Payload
2x 30mm NR-30 cannons; up to 4,000 kg of bombs/missiles.