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AMX vs Su-17 Fitter

AMX combat aircraft side profile drawing
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Sukhoi Su-17 Fitter combat aircraft side profile drawing
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Specifications
AMX Su-17 Fitter
Origin country 🇧🇷 Brazil🇮🇹 Italy 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer AMX International Sukhoi
First flight 15 May 1984 1 January 1966
Year introduced 1989 1971
Number produced 200 units 2867 units
Average unit price $13 million $6 million
Wing area 68.9 m² 27.5 m²
Wingspan 8.8 m 10.0 m
Height 4.6 m 4.5 m
Length 13.6 m 15.3 m
Maximum speed 1160 km/h 2140 km/h
Operational range 550 km 1,150 km
Service ceiling 13,000 m 14,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 13,000 kg 7,890 kg
Empty weight 6,730 kg 5,932 kg
Total thrust 1 x 5,003 kgf 1 x 4,000 kgf
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Overview

The AMX and the Su-17 Fitter are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by AMX International and Sukhoi respectively.

Top speed is 1,160 km/h for the AMX vs 2,140 km/h for the Su-17 Fitter. The AMX has an operational range of 550 km vs 1,150 km for the Su-17 Fitter. The Su-17 Fitter operates at altitudes up to 14,500 m compared to 13,000 m for the AMX.

The AMX has been produced in 200 units vs 2,867 for the Su-17 Fitter. Unit cost is $13M for the AMX vs $6M for the Su-17 Fitter. The Su-17 Fitter first flew 18 years before the AMX (1966 vs 1984).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AMX or Su-17 Fitter?
The Su-17 Fitter is faster with a maximum speed of 2,140 km/h compared to the AMX's 1,160 km/h, a difference of 980 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AMX or Su-17 Fitter?
The Su-17 Fitter has a longer range at 1,150 km compared to the AMX's 550 km.
Which can fly higher, the AMX or Su-17 Fitter?
The Su-17 Fitter has a higher service ceiling at 14,500 meters (47,572 ft) compared to the AMX's 13,000 meters (42,650 ft).
Which is heavier, the AMX or Su-17 Fitter?
The AMX has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,000 kg compared to the Su-17 Fitter's 7,890 kg.
Which is larger, the AMX or Su-17 Fitter?
The Su-17 Fitter is longer at 15.2 meters compared to the AMX's 13.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AMX or Su-17 Fitter?
The AMX is more expensive at approximately $13 million per unit compared to the Su-17 Fitter at $6.0 million.
Which entered service first, the AMX or Su-17 Fitter?
The Su-17 Fitter entered service first in 1971, 18 years before the AMX which entered service in 1989.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AMX or Su-17 Fitter?
The Su-17 Fitter has been produced in greater numbers with 2,867 units compared to 200 units of the AMX.