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 to be exported to non-Soviet states such as the Sukhoi Su-22 and the less popular Su-20. It was produced from 1967 to 1990.

Two 30 mm Nudelman-Rikhter NR-30 cannon; two launch rails for AA-8 Aphid air-to-air missiles; up to 4,000 kg (8,820 lb) of ordinance on ten hardpoints including free fall bombs, rocket pods, cluster bombs, cannon pods, ECM pods, napalm tanks and nuclear weapons.

Sukhoi SU-22M4 Note: This aircraft is currently in storage. This powerful Russian-designed ground attack aircraft was a versatile weapon in the Soviet Union's air forces for many years, and it was one of the Soviets' first variable geometry or "swing-wing" attack aircraft.

2023年10月3日 · Page details technical specifications, development, and operational history of the Sukhoi Su-17 / Su-20 / Su-22 (Fitter) Ground Attack / Strike Fighter Aircraft including pictures.

2021年1月2日 · However, during the majority of the Cold War, the swing-wing Su-17 (known as the Su-22 for export) formed the bulk of strike and CAS aircraft for Soviet and Warsaw Pact forces.

2024年12月21日 · The Suchoi Su-22 is a multiple purpose fighter plane which can be used as a fighter or to attack surface targets. A first prototype was shown in 1967 on occasion of the military parade in Tuschino. A special feature of the Su-22 are variable arrowhead wings, but only the outward pair are swing-wings.

The Sukhoi Su-17 is a single-engine single-seat jet fighter bomber aircraft developed by the Soviet Design Bureau Sukhoi. The Su-20 is an export-variant of the Su-17. The Su-22 is an improved variant of the Su-20.

2012年3月17日 · The Su-17, Su-20, and Su-22 remain in service througout the Russian republics, Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Several upgrade programs have been offered, but many of the remaining examples will likely be replaced by versions of the Su-25 and Su-27 .

The Soviet Su-22 fighter-bomber during the Afghan war nicknamed "Swift"), Su-22 is a development of the preceding Su-7 and Su-17 and its Su-20 version, which first entered operational service...

2024年2月9日 · Explore the Su-17's evolution from the Su-7, featuring swivelling wing panels for enhanced performance and heavier armaments. Discover the Su-20 Su-22 exports.