Su-17/-20/-22
Su-20 in the markings of 7th Bombing- Reconnaissance Regiment of Polish Air Force
Type	Fighter-bomber
National origin	USSR
Manufacturer	Sukhoi OKB
Maiden flight	1 July 1969
Introduction	1970
Retired	1998 (Russia)
Primary user	Russian Air Force Egyptian Air Force Polish Air Force
Produced	1969-1990
Number built	2,867
Developed from	Sukhoi Su-7

The Sukhoi Su-17 (NATO reporting name: Fitter) was a Soviet attack aircraft developed from the Sukhoi Su-7 fighter-bomber. The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR was a constitutionally Socialist state that existed in Eurasia from 1922 to 1991 An aerospace manufacturer is a company or individual involved in the various aspects of designing building testing selling and maintaining Aircraft, Aircraft parts Sukhoi ( Сухой) is a major Russian manufacturer famous for its fighters OKB is a transliteration of the Russian acronym for "Опытное конструкторское бюро" - Opytnoe Konstructorskoe Byuro, meaning The maiden flight of an Aircraft is the first occasion on which an aircraft leaves the ground of its own accord "July 1st" redirects here For the Ayumi Hamasaki song see H (song. Year 1969 ( MCMLXIX) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. The Russian Air Force ( Russian: Военно-воздушные cилы России transliteration: Voyenno-vozdushnye sily Rossii) is the air force The Egyptian Air Force, or EAF (القوات الجوية المصرية) is the aviation branch of the Egyptian armed forces. Polish Air Force ( Siły Powietrzne Rzeczypospolitej Polskiej Siły Powietrzne RP - Air Forces of the Polish Republic is the Air force branch of the Polish WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft. Please see WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft/page content for recommended layout NATO reporting names are unclassified Code names for military equipment of the Eastern Bloc ( Soviet Union and other nations of the Warsaw pact The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR was a constitutionally Socialist state that existed in Eurasia from 1922 to 1991 Ground-attack aircraft are military aircraft designed to attack targets on the ground and are often deployed as Close air support for and in proximity to their own ground forces WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft. Please see WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft/page content for recommended layout Ground-attack aircraft are military aircraft designed to attack targets on the ground and are often deployed as Close air support for and in proximity to their own ground forces It enjoyed a long career in Soviet/Russian service and was widely exported to Eastern Bloc and Middle Eastern air forces. During the Cold War, the term Communist Bloc (or Soviet Bloc) was used to refer to the Soviet Union and countries it either controlled or that were

Development

Front view of Su-20

Seeking to improve low-speed and takeoff/landing performance of the Su-7B fighter-bomber, in 1963 the Sukhoi OKB with input from TsAGI created a variable geometry wing technology demonstrator. TsAGI is a transliteration of the Russian abbreviation for Центра́льный аэрогидродинами́ческий институ́т ( ЦАГИ) or " Ts A Variable-sweep wing is an Aeroplane Wing that may be swept back and then returned to its original position during flight The Su-7IG (internal designation S-22I, NATO designation Fitter-B), converted from a production Su-7BM, had fixed inner portions of the wing with movable outer segments which could be swept to 28°, 45°, or 62°. ^[1] A fixed inner wing simplified construction, allowing the manufacturer to retain the Su-7 landing gear and avoiding the need for complex pivoting underwing hardpoints, and it minimized the shift in the center of lift relative to the center of mass with change in wing sweep. ^[2] The new wing also had extensive leading-edge slats and trailing-edge flaps. Su-7IG first flew on 2 August 1966 with V. Events 338 BC - A Macedonian army led by Philip II defeated the combined forces of Athens and Thebes in the Year 1966 ( MCMLXVI) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar of the 1966 Gregorian calendar. S. Ilyushin at the controls, becoming the first Soviet variable geometry aircraft. ^[2] Testing revealed that takeoff and landing speeds had decreased by 50-60 km/h (27-32 knots, 31-37 mph) compared to the conventional Su-7. ^[2]

The production aircraft was named Su-17 (NATO designation Fitter-C, factory designation S-32) and was unofficially dubbed Strizh (Стриж, martlet) in service. Note that the British version of the F4F Wildcat was initially called the Martlet. Aside from the new wing, it differed from its predecessor Su-7 in having a new canopy and a dorsal fuselage spine for additional fuel and avionics. Su-17 first flew on 1 July 1969 with E. "July 1st" redirects here For the Ayumi Hamasaki song see H (song. Year 1969 ( MCMLXIX) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. K. Kukushev at the controls. ^[2]

A total of 2,867 Su-17 and its variants were built, of which 1,165 were exported to 15 nations worldwide. ^[2]

Operational history

Polish Su-22M4K in markings of 7th Tactical Sqn.

The Su-17 entered service with Soviet Air Force in 1970. The Soviet Air Force, also known under the abbreviation VVS, transliterated from Russian: ВВС, Военно-воздушные силы ( Voenno-Vozdushnye The aircraft was extensively used by both the Soviets and the government Afghanistan forces during the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. The Soviet war in Afghanistan, also known as the Soviet-Afghan War or just the Soviet Invasion of Afghanistan, was a nine-year conflict involving High-altitude airfields and hot dusty climate created unique operational challenges. In the summer, the takeoff roll of the Su-17 increased 1. 5-fold and landings frequently ended with burst tires and brake fires. Avionics failures were common due to heat and sand contamination. However, the AL-21F engine proved tolerant of routine ingestion of sand and sand-contaminated fuel and by 1985 the combat readiness of the Su-17 fleet exceeded that of the Sukhoi Su-25 and the helicopters. WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft. Please see WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft/page content for recommended layout ^[3] The first-series Su-17s were quickly replaced with more capable Su-17M3 and Su-17M4. Despite its durability and payload, the aircraft proved ill-adapted for combat in the mountainous terrain due to high attack speeds, low maneuverability, and the need to stay out of range of anti-aircraft artillery due to lack of significant armor protection (although external armor was added around the engine, hydraulics, and fuel systems based on damage analysis, this was still insufficient compared to dedicated close air support Su-25s). Anti-aircraft warfare, or air defense, is any method of engaging hostile military Aircraft in defence of ground objectives, ground or naval forces ^[3] The appearance of MANPADS such as the Soviet-made Strela 2 (smuggled from Egypt), the British Blowpipe missile, and the American FIM-43 Redeye and later FIM-92 Stinger, presented a new threat and forced Su-17s to even higher operational altitudes. Man-portable air-defense systems ( MANPADS) are shoulder-launched Surface-to-air missiles (SAMs For the STRELA computer see Strela computer. For the Apollo test mission see A-102 The 9K32 "Strela-2" The Shorts Blowpipe is a man-portable Surface-to-air missile ( MANPADS) which was in use with the British Army and Royal Marines from The General Dynamics FIM-43 Redeye was a man-portable Surface-to-air missile system The FIM-92 Stinger is a personal portable Infrared homing Surface-to-air missile developed in the United States and used by all the U Revised tactics and retrofit of up to 12 flare dispensers which fired automatically during the attack run proved effective, and in 1985 only one Soviet Su-17 was lost to ground fire. A flare, also sometimes called a fusee, is a type of Pyrotechnic that produces a brilliant light or intense heat without an Explosion. ^[3] Forced to operate 3500-4000 m (11,500-13,000 ft) above ground, Su-17s shifted from using unguided rockets to bombs, including thermobaric weapons, while Su-25s were tasked with precision strikes. Thermobaric weapons distinguish themselves from conventional Explosive weapons by using atmospheric Oxygen, instead of carrying an Oxidizer in their ^[3] Towards the end of the war, the Su-17 force was partially replaced by the Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-27s in order to perform operational testing of the new fighter-bomber. WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft. Please see WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft/page content for recommended layout Throughout the war, Afghani forces utilized Su-22s, three of which were shot down while operating in the vicinity of Pakistan aerospace by Pakistani F-16 Fighting Falcons. Pakistan () officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, is a country located in South Asia, Southwest Asia, Middle East and The pilots responsibe for the kills were F/L A Hameed Qadri, F/L Badr-ul-Islam and F/L Khalid Mahmood. ^[4]

Export variants of the Su-17 were also used in combat by Libya and Iraq. Libya ( ليبيا ar-Latn Lībiyā; Libyan vernacular: Lībya; Amazigh:) officially the Great Socialist People's Libyan Arab For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Iraq topics. Two Libyan aircraft were shot down in the Gulf of Sidra incident by US Navy F-14 Tomcats on 19 August 1981. The first Gulf of Sidra incident, August 19 1981, was an incident in which two Libyan Sukhoi Su-22 Fitter attack aircraft were shot down by two Events 43 BC - Octavian, later known as Augustus compels the Roman Senate to elect him Consul. Year 1981 ( MCMLXXXI) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link displays the 1981 More were likely lost by Iraq during the Iran-Iraq war in the 1980s, and six more were destroyed by USAF aircraft in the 1991 Gulf War. Year 1991 ( MCMXCI) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar.

The Russian Air Force has retired its last Su-17M4 in 1998, but around 550 remain in service with other nations. The Russian Air Force ( Russian: Военно-воздушные cилы России transliteration: Voyenno-vozdushnye sily Rossii) is the air force

During the 1995 border war between Peru and Ecuador, two Peruvian Su-22s were shot down by Ecuadorian Mirage F-1s, killing both Peruvian pilots.

Variants

Polish Su-22UM3K in markings of 6th Tactical Sqn.

Polish Su-22 in flight

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Su-7IG (S-22I, Fitter-B)

Su-7BM variable geometry wing demonstrator.

Su-17 (S-32, Fitter-B)

Limited production run based on the longer fuselage of the two-seat Su-7U trainer, with bulged dorsal spine for extra fuel (4550 L/1,200 U. S. gal total). Retained Su-7's Lyulka AL-7F-1 engine. WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft. Please see WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft/page content for recommended layout Manufactured 1969-1973.

Su-17K - export version of the Su-17 for Egyptian Air Force

Su-17M (S-32M, Fitter-C)

First major production version, introduced Lyulka AL-21F-3 engine, twin pitot tubes, new navigation and attack computer (retaining Su-7BMK's SRD-5M ranging radar), angle of attack vane, single brake parachute. WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft. Please see WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft/page content for recommended layout A Pitot (ˈpiːtoʊ tube is a Pressure measurement instrument used to measure Fluid flow Velocity. Radar is a system that uses electromagnetic waves to identify the range altitude direction or speed of both moving and fixed objects such as Aircraft, ships Angle of attack ( AOA, \alpha Greek letter alpha) is a term used in Aerodynamics to describe the Angle between the Variable-position intake centerbody providing maximum speed of Mach 2.1. Mach number (\mathrm{Ma} or M (generally ˈmɑːk sometimes /ˈmɑːx/ or /ˈmæk/ is the speed of an object moving through air or any Fluid First flight 28 December 1971 with V. Events 1065 - Westminster Abbey is Consecrated. 1308 - The reign of Emperor Hanazono, Emperor of Year 1971 ( MCMLXXI) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar of the 1971 Gregorian calendar. S. Soloviev at the controls. The export version was designated Su-20, first flying 15 December 1972 with A. Events 533 - Byzantine general Belisarius defeats the Vandals, commanded by King Gelimer, at the Battle of Year 1972 ( MCMLXXII) was a Leap year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. N. Isakov at the controls. Manufactured 1972-1975, entered service in 1973. Exported to Egypt, Poland, and Syria.

Su-17M-28

Testbed for Kh-28 (AS-9 Kyle) anti-radiation missile

Su-17MKG

Testbed for Kh-25 (AS-10 'Karen') and Kh-29 (AS-14 'Kedge') missiles

Su-17R

Small number of Su-17M aircraft equipped to carry reconnaissance pods. The Raduga Kh-28 ( Russian: Х-28, NATO reporting name: AS-9 Kyle) was a Soviet anti-radiation missile The Kh-25 is a Russian AGM that can be carried on double or single Ejector racks on most Russian strike aircraft The Kh-29 ( NATO codename AS-14 Kedge) is a Russian Air-to-surface missile, made by the Molniya Design Bureau (their only air to Reconnaissance (also scouting) is a military and medical term denoting exploration conducted to gain information Equivalent export version designated Su-20R.

Su-17M2 (S-32M2, Fitter-D)

Nose extended 38 cm (15 in), deleting ranging radar and 'drooping' to improve pilot visibility. Fon-1400 laser rangefinder/marked-target seeker (LRMTS). ASP-17 and PBK-3-17s aiming avionics. RSBN-6S short-range navigation and instrument landing system. The Instrument Landing System (ILS is a ground-based Instrument approach system that provides precision guidance to an Aircraft approaching a Runway Undernose fairing for DISS-7 Doppler navigation radar. Radar is a system that uses electromagnetic waves to identify the range altitude direction or speed of both moving and fixed objects such as Aircraft, ships First flight 20 December 1973 with V. Events 69 - Vespasian, formerly a general under Nero, enters Rome to claim the title of Emperor. Year 1973 ( MCMLXXIII) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display full calendar of the 1973 Gregorian calendar. S. Ilyushin at the controls. Manufactured 1974-1977, entered service in 1975.

Su-17M2D

Test-fit of the Tumansky/Khatchaturov R-29BS-300 engine (shared with some MiG-23s), with 112. WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft. Please see WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft/page content for recommended layout 7 kN (25,335 lbf) afterburning thrust, in a bulged rear fuselage. Due to lack of performance advantage and decreased range due to higher fuel consumption, it was decided to offer this engine as an export version only. First flight 31 January 1975 with A. Events 1504 - France cedes Naples to Aragon. 1606 - Gunpowder Plot: Guy Fawkes Year 1975 ( MCMLXXV) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. N. Isakov at the controls. The export variant was designated Su-22 (factory code S-32M2K, NATO Fitter-F), manufactured 1977-1978.

Su-17UM (S-52U, Fitter-E)

First two-seat trainer version, based on the Su-17M2, but with a different, deeper fuselage with windscreen moved forward; same length as the original Su-17M. A trainer is an Aircraft used to develop piloting navigational or war-fighting skills in flight crew Internal fuel capacity reduced and port cannon deleted, but retained full avionics and armament. First flight 15 August 1975 with V. Events 778 - The Battle of Roncevaux Pass, at which Roland is killed Year 1975 ( MCMLXXV) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. A. Krechetov at the controls. Test flights revealed longitudinal instability at high angles of attack which was remedied by enlarging the tail fin. Export version with the R-29 engine was designated Su-22U. Manufactured 1976-1978, entered service in 1976.

Su-17M3 (S-52, Fitter-H)

Based on the revised airframe of the Su-17UM, but with an avionics bay and an additional fuel tank in place of the rear cockpit, increasing the internal fuel capacity to 4850 l (1,280 U. S. gal). Doppler radar moved internally, removing the fairing. 'Klen-P' laser rangefinder/target designator. A launch rail for K-13 (AA-2 'Atoll') or R-60 (AA-8 'Aphid') was added between the two existing pylons on each wing. The K-13 ( NATO reporting name AA-2 Atoll) was one of the world's most proliferated Air-to-air missiles Developed by the Soviet The Molniya (now Vympel) R-60 ( NATO reporting name AA-8 ' Aphid') is a lightweight Air-to-air missile First flight 30 June 1976 with V. Events 350 - Roman usurper Nepotianus, of the Constantinian dynasty, is defeated and killed by troops of the Usurper Year 1976 ( MCMLXXVI) was a Leap year starting on Thursday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. A. Krechetov at the controls. Export version with the R-29 engine and downgraded avionics (equivalent to Su-17M2) was designated Su-22M (factory designation S-52K, NATO Fitter-J) and first flew on 24 May 1977 with E. Events 1218 - The Fifth Crusade leaves Acre for Egypt. 1276 - Magnus Ladulås is crowned Also 1977 (album by Ash. Year 1977 ( MCMLXXVII) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays S. Soloviev at the controls. An export version with Su-17M3 avionics was designated Su-22M3 (factory S-52MK). Su-17 manufactured 1976-1981, Su-22M manufactured 1978-1984. Su-17M/Su-22M/Su-22M3 was the most numerous variant with almost 1,000 built.

Su-17UM3 (S-52UM3, Fitter-G)

Revised trainer with the same avionics suite as the Su-17M3. First flight 21 September 1978 with Yu. Events 1217 - The Estonian tribal leader Lembitu of Lehola was killed in a battle against Teutonic Knights. Year 1978 ( MCMLXXVIII) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link displays the 1978 Gregorian calendar) A. Yegorov at the controls. The export version was designated Su-22UM3 with R-29 engine, and Su-22UM3K with the AL-21 engine. Manufactured 1978-1982.

Su-17M4 (S-54, Fitter-K)

Final production version with considerably upgraded avionics, including RSDN navigation (similar to LORAN), beacon navigation, inertial navigation, a more powerful 'Klen-54' laser rangefinder, radio compass, and SPO-15LE ('Sirena') radar-warning system. Chayka (Чайка lit seagull) is a Russian terrestrial Radio navigation system similar to LORAN-C. LORAN ( LO ng R ange A id to N avigation is a terrestrial Radio navigation system using Low frequency Radio transmitters An Inertial Navigation System (INS is a Navigation aid that uses a Computer and motion sensors to continuously track the position orientation and Velocity Additional fuselage inlets (including ram-air inlet at the base of the fin) to improve engine-cooling air flow, fixed air intake shock cone. Many aircraft were equipped for the use of TV-guided missiles and BA-58 Vjuga pod for anti-radiation missiles. An anti-radiation missile (ARM is a Missile which is designed to detect and home in on an enemy radio emission source AL-21F-3 engine. Export version was designated Su-22M4 (factory S-54K). First flight 19 June 1980 with Yu. Events 1179 - The Norwegian Battle of Kalvskinnet outside Nidaros. Year 1980 ( MCMLXXX) was a Leap year starting on Tuesday (link displays the 1980 Gregorian calendar) A. Yegorov at the controls. Su-17M4 was manufactured 1981-1988, Su-22M4 was manufactured 1983-1990.

Su-22M5

A Russian-French upgrade package offered for existing aircraft with modernized cockpit, HOTAS, improved avionic systems. This article is about the country For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic France topics. HOTAS, an abbreviation for hands on throttle-and-stick, is a style of aircraft cockpit Human-Machine Interaction (HMI which allows the pilot to access the cockpit Deletes the laser rangefinder in favor of Phazotron/Thomson-CSF 'Phathom' radar. JSC Phazotron ( Phazotron-NIIR) is Russia 's largest developer of military radars and Avionics. Thomson-CSF was a major electronics and Defense contractor. In December 2000 it was renamed Thales Group.

Operators

Military operators of the Su-17, Su-20, and Su-22

Bright Red = Current	Dark Red = Former

 Armenia

Many in the Armenian Air Force, but the exact number is unknown. Armenia (Հայաստան transliterated: Hayastan,) officially the Republic of Armenia (Հայաստանի Հանրապետություն Hayastani The Armenian Air Force (Հայաստանի Ռազմաօդային Ուժեր is a small air arm formed by independent Armenia in 1992 in the wake of the dissolution of

 Afghanistan 

More than 70 were sent to the Afghan Air Force from 1982, including 45 Su-22M-4 delivered from 1984. Afghanistan /æfˈgænɪstæn/ officially the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan ( Pashto: د افغانستان اسلامي جمهوریت, The Afghan National Air Corps is a service branch of the Military of Afghanistan, which is responsible for Air defense and Air warfare.

 Algeria

The Algerian Air Force operated 32, although none remain in service. Algeria ( ar [[Arabic]] الجزائر, Al Jaza'ir ælʤæˈzæːʔir Amazigh: ⴷⵥⴰⵢⴻⵔ Dzayer) officially the People's The Algerian Air Force (QJJ is the aerial arm of the Algerian People's Military.

 Angola

The People's Air and Air Defence Force of Angola operates 22 Su-22 variants. Angola, officially the Republic of Angola (República de Angola Pronounced ʁɛˈpublikɐ dɨ ɐ̃ˈgɔlɐ Repubilika ya Ngola is a country in south-central The People's Air and Air Defence Force of Angola or Força Aérea Popular de Angola/Defesa Aérea e Antiaérea (FAPA/DAA was established on 21 January 1976 and initially made

 Azerbaijan

The Azerbaijan Air Force operates 2 Su-17. Azerbaijan ( English; Azərbaycan officially the Republic of Azerbaijan (Azərbaycan Respublikası is the largest and most populous country in the South The Azerbaijan Air Force (AzAF Azeri: Azərbaycan hərbi hava qüvvələri) is the Air force of the Military of Azerbaijan.

 Belarus

The Belarusian Air Force inherited Su-17s from the Soviet Air Force, but none remain in service. Belarus ( Belarusian Беларусь / Biełaruś is a Landlocked country in Eastern Europe, bordered by Russia to the north and east The Belarusian Air Force is the Air force of the Armed Forces of Belarus, formed in 1942 from the 26th Air Army of the Soviet Air Forces which had

 Bulgaria

The Bulgarian Air Force operated 18 Su-22M4 and 3 Su-22UM aircraft, but none remain in service. The state of Bulgaria (България transliterated bg-Latn ''Balgaria'' The country preserves the traditions (in ethnic name language and alphabet of the First Bulgarian Bulgarian Air Force (Военновъздушни сили ВВС is a branch of the Bulgarian Army, the other two being the Bulgarian Navy and Bulgarian

 Czech Republic

The Czech Air Force inherited 31 Su-22M-4 and 5 Su-22UM-3K. The Czech Republic ( ˈt͡ʃɛskaː ˈrɛpuˌblɪka short form in Česko ˈt͡ʃɛskɔ also called Czechia, The Czech Air Force, ICAO code CEF is the Air force branch of the Armed Forces of the Czech Republic. All were retired in 2002^[5]. The Czech Su-22 aircraft were used in xXx movie. XXX may refer to XXX an identifier for Pornography, especially X-rated movies 30 (number, XXX in Roman numerals

 Czechoslovakia

Czechoslovak Su-22 (49 Su-22M-4 and 8 Su-22UM-3K in 1992) inventory was split between the Czech Republic and Slovakia in 1993. Czechoslovakia may also refer to what is now the Czech Republic and Slovakia.

 East Germany

The Air Forces of the National People's Army operated the Su-22 until unification, when they were passed on to the Luftwaffe. The German Democratic Republic ( GDR; Deutsche Demokratische Republik DDR; commonly known in English as East Germany) was a Socialist state The Luftstreitkräfte der NVA (Air Forces of the NVA was the air arm of the National People's Army of the German Democratic Republic (GDR or East Germany ( German 'luftvafe is a generic German term for an Air force.

 Egypt

The Egyptian Air Force operated numbers of Su-20/22 aircraft, although all have been withdrawn, being replaced by F-4 Phantom II and F-16 Fighting Falcons in their role. This article is about the country of Egypt For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Egypt topics. The Egyptian Air Force, or EAF (القوات الجوية المصرية) is the aviation branch of the Egyptian armed forces.

 Germany

A number of Su-22 aircraft were inherited from East Germany, although these did not serve in the Luftwaffe. Germany, officially the Federal Republic of Germany ( ˈbʊndəsʁepuˌbliːk ˈdɔʏtʃlant is a Country in Central Europe. ( German 'luftvafe is a generic German term for an Air force.

 Hungary

The Hungarian Air Force maintained 12 Su-22M3 and 3 Su-22UM-3 aircraft from 1983. Hungary (Magyarország 'mɔɟɔrorsaːg) officially in English the Republic of Hungary ( Magyar Köztársaság, literally Magyar (Hungarian Republic The Hungarian Air Force is the Air force branch of the Hungarian Army. Two single seat and one training aircraft crashed. Withdrawn from service in 1997.

 Iraq

The Iraqi Air Force received a number of Su-22 models, of which some were taken by Iran in 1991. For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Iraq topics. The Iraqi Air Force or IQAF (Arabic Al Quwwa al Jawwiya al Iraqiya القوة الجوية العراقية is the military branch in Iraq responsible None survived the 2003 invasion of Iraq by the United States. The 2003 invasion of Iraq, from March 20 to May 1 2003 was spearheaded by the United States, backed by British forces and smaller contingents from Australia

 Iran

The Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force operated a number of various Su-20 and Su-22 aircraft through the 1980s and 1990s, including examples flown to Iran from Iraq in 1991. For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Iran topics. The Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force (IRIAF ( is the aviation branch of the Iranian armed forces. While apparently non-operational, many remain in reserve or stored status.

 Libya

The Libyan Air Force operated as many as 90 Su-22, with around 40 Su-22M3 and Su-22UM3K aircraft currently in service. Libya ( ليبيا ar-Latn Lībiyā; Libyan vernacular: Lībya; Amazigh:) officially the Great Socialist People's Libyan Arab The Libyan Air Force (القوات الجوية الليبية - Al Quwwat al-Jawwiya al-Libiyya) is the air force of Libya, with an air force personnel estimated

 North Korea

As many as 30 may remain operational with the Korean People's Army Air Force. North Korea is the commonly used short form name for the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (or DPRK) a State located in East Asia, The Korean People's Air Force (aka North Korean Air Force) is the Air force of North Korea.

 Peru

The Air Force of Peru acquired 35 Su-22M, Su-22M3, and Su-22UM3, with as many as 20 remaining on inventory, though operational status is uncertain. Peru (Perú Piruw Piruw officially the Republic of Peru ( reˈpuβlika del peˈɾu is a country in western South America. The Peruvian Air Force ( Spanish: Fuerza Aérea del Perú, abbreviated FAP) is the branch of the Peruvian Armed Forces

 Poland

The Polish Air Force remains a major operator, with 48 Su-22M4K and Su-22UM3K aircraft in service of 137 delivered. Poland (Polska officially the Republic of Poland Polish Air Force ( Siły Powietrzne Rzeczypospolitej Polskiej Siły Powietrzne RP - Air Forces of the Polish Republic is the Air force branch of the Polish All Polish Su-22 will be retired before 2012.

 Russia

The Russian Air Force inherited significant numbers of Soviet Su-17 aircraft, but has withdrawn the type from service. Russia (Россия Rossiya) or the Russian Federation ( Rossiyskaya Federatsiya) is a transcontinental Country extending The Russian Air Force ( Russian: Военно-воздушные cилы России transliteration: Voyenno-vozdushnye sily Rossii) is the air force

 Slovakia

The Air and Air Defense Forces inherited 18 Su-22M-4 and 3 Su-22UM-3K aircraft from Czechoslovakia in 1993, with current status uncertain. Slovakia (long form Slovak Republic; Slovak:, long form, is a Landlocked country in Central Europe with a population of over five million The Armed Forces of the Slovak Republic (1993 - 2002 called Army of the Slovak Republic) number about 27000 uniformed personnel

 Soviet Union

Soviet Union Su-22s were split between post-USSR countries

 Syria

60 Su-22 aircraft serve with the Syrian Air Force. The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR was a constitutionally Socialist state that existed in Eurasia from 1922 to 1991 Syria ( سوريّة or) officially the Syrian Arab Republic (Arabic ar الجمهورية العربية السورية The Syrian Air Force (القوّات الجوية العربية السورية Al Quwwat al-Jawwiya al Arabiya as-Souriya) is the Aviation branch of the Syrian

 Turkmenistan

A number of Su-17 aircraft were inherited by the Military of Turkmenistan, but current status is unknown. Turkmenistan ( Türkmenistan; also known as Turkmenia) is a Turkic country in Central Asia. The armed forces of Turkmenistan consist of an Army Air and Air Defense forces a Navy Border Troops and Internal Troops and a National Guard

 Ukraine

40 Su-17 aircraft were inherited from the Soviet Union and are now retired from service. Ukraine (Україна Ukrayina, /ukrɑˈjinɑ/ is a country in Eastern Europe.

 Uzbekistan

A number of Su-17 aircraft were inherited by the Military of Uzbekistan, but current status is unknown. Uzbekistan, officially the Republic of Uzbekistan ( Uzbek: O‘zbekiston Respublikasi or Ўзбекистон Республикаси is a doubly Uzbekistan possesses the largest military force in Central Asia, with around 55000 people in uniform

 Vietnam

Around 60 Su-22 examples serve with the Vietnam People's Air Force. Vietnam (ˌviːɛtˈnɑːm Việt Nam) officially Vietnamese Air Force or Không Quân Nhân Dân Việt Nam is the Air force of Vietnam.

 Yemen

50 Su-22 have served with the Yemen Air Force, with a number remaining active. Yemen ( Arabic: اليَمَن al-Yaman officially the Republic of Yemen ( Arabic: الجمهورية اليمنية al-Jumhuuriyya The Yemeni Air Force is part of the Military of Yemen. Aircraft Yemen has recently added over 100 aircraft to its Air Force most of which are helicopters

Specifications (Su-17M4)

Orthographic projection of the Su-17M4 "Fitter K", with plan view of wings swept and spread

Data from Sukhoi^[6]

General characteristics

• Crew: One
• Length: 19. 02 m (62 ft 5 in)
• Wingspan:
  
  • Spread: 13. The wingspan (or just span) of an airplane or a Bird, is the distance from the left wingtip to the right wingtip 68 m (44 ft 11 in)
  • Swept: 10. 02 m (32 ft 10 in)
• Height: 5. 12 m (16 ft 10 in)
• Wing area:
  
  • Spread: 38. 5 m² (415 ft²)
  • Swept: 34. 5 m² (370 ft²)
• Empty weight: 12160 kg (26,810 lb)
• Loaded weight: 16400 kg (36,155 lb)
• Max takeoff weight: 19430 kg (42,835 lb)
• Powerplant: 1× Lyulka AL-21F-3 afterburning turbojet
  • Dry thrust: 76. The Maximum Takeoff Weight or Maximum Takeoff Mass of an Aircraft is the maximum weight at which the pilot of the aircraft is allowed to attempt to take off WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft. Please see WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft/page content for recommended layout The AfterBurner is a lighting solution for the Game Boy Advance system that was created by Triton-Labs TurboJET (噴射飛航 is the brand name for the operations of the Hong Kong -based Shun Tak-China Travel Ship Management Limited (信德中旅船務管理有限公司 4 kN (17,185 lbf)
  • Thrust with afterburner: 109. The AfterBurner is a lighting solution for the Game Boy Advance system that was created by Triton-Labs 8 kN (24,675 lbf)
• Fuel capacity: 3770 kg (8,310 lb)

Performance

• Maximum speed:
  
  • Sea level: 1400 km/h (755 knots, 870 mph)
  • Altitude: 1860 km/h (1,005 knots, 1,155 mph, Mach 1. In Aviation, V-speeds or Velocity-speeds are standard terms used to define Airspeeds important or useful to the operation of Aircraft, such 7)
• Range:
  
  • Combat: 1150 km (620 nm, 715 mi) in hi-lo-hi attack with 2,000 kg (4,410 lb) warload
  • Ferry: 2300 km (1,240 nm, 1,430 mi)
• Service ceiling 14200 m (46,590 ft)
• Rate of climb: 230 m/s (45,275 ft/min)
• Wing loading: 443 kg/m² (90. The maximal total range is the distance an Aircraft can fly between Takeoff and Landing, as limited by fuel capacity in powered aircraft or cross-country In Aeronautics, a ceiling is the maximum Density altitude an aircraft can reach under a set of conditions In Aerodynamics, the rate of climb RoC is the speed at which an Aircraft increases its Altitude. In Aerodynamics, wing loading is the loaded weight of the aircraft divided by the area of the wing 77 lb/ft²)
• Thrust/weight: 0. Thrust-to-weight ratio is as its name suggests the ratio of instantaneous Thrust to Weight (where weight means weight at the Earth ’s surface 68
• G-force limit: 7
• Airframe lifespan: 2,000 flying hours, 20 years

Armament

• 2× 30 mm Nudelman-Rikhter NR-30 cannon, 80 rounds per gun
• Two underwing launch rails for R-60 (AA-8 'Aphid') air-to-air missiles for self-defense
• Up to 4000 kg (8,820 lb) on ten hardpoints (three under the fixed portion of each wing, four on the fuselage sides), including free-fall bombs, rocket pods, cluster bombs, SPPU-22-01 cannon pods with traversable barrels, ECM pods, napalm tanks, and nuclear weapons. g-force (also G-force, g-load) is a measurement of an object's Acceleration expressed in g s The Nudelman-Rikhter NR-30 was a Soviet Cannon widely used in Military aircraft of the The Molniya (now Vympel) R-60 ( NATO reporting name AA-8 ' Aphid') is a lightweight Air-to-air missile An air-to-air missile ( AAM) is a guided Missile fired from an Aircraft for the purpose of destroying another aircraft Cluster munitions or cluster bombs are air-dropped or ground-launched munitions that eject a number of smaller submunitions a cluster of bomblets | NOTE Throughout this article "cannon" is used as BOTH the || singular and plural Electronic Countermeasures ( ECM') are a subsection of Electronic warfare which includes any sort of electrical or electronic device designed to trick Napalm is the name given to any of a number of Flammable Liquids used in Warfare often jellied Gasoline. A nuclear weapon is an explosive device that derives its destructive force from Nuclear reactions either fission or a combination of fission and fusion. Current aircraft compatible with Kh-23 (AS-7 'Kerry'), Kh-25 (AS-10 'Karen'), Kh-29 (AS-14 'Kedge'), and Kh-58 (AS-11 'Kilter') guided missiles as well as electro-optical and laser-guided bombs. The Zvezda Kh-23 ( Russian: Х-23, NATO reporting name: AS-7 Kerry) was an early Soviet tactical Air-to-surface missile The Kh-25 is a Russian AGM that can be carried on double or single Ejector racks on most Russian strike aircraft The Kh-29 ( NATO codename AS-14 Kedge) is a Russian Air-to-surface missile, made by the Molniya Design Bureau (their only air to The Kh-58 is an Anti-radiation missile developed by the Soviet Union. A laser-guided bomb (LGB is a Precision-guided munition (PGM that uses semi-active Laser homing to strike a designated target with greater accuracy than a free-fall

See also

Related development

• Sukhoi Su-7
  

Comparable aircraft

• A-7 Corsair II
• SEPECAT Jaguar
• Soko J-22 Orao
  

Related lists

• List of military aircraft of the Soviet Union and the CIS
• List of fighter aircraft
  

References

External links

• from Russian Military Analysis
• from FAS