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Atlas Cheetah vs Su-17 Fitter

Atlas Cheetah combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇿🇦 Atlas Cheetah
Sukhoi Su-17 Fitter combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Su-17 Fitter
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Specifications
Atlas Cheetah Su-17 Fitter
Origin country 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Atlas Sukhoi
First flight 16 July 1986 1 January 1966
Year introduced 1986 1971
Number produced 38 units 2867 units
Average unit price -- $6 million
Wing area 34.8 m² 27.5 m²
Wingspan 8.2 m 10.0 m
Height 4.6 m 4.5 m
Length 15.7 m 15.3 m
Maximum speed 2338 km/h 2140 km/h
Operational range 1,300 km 1,150 km
Service ceiling 17,000 m 14,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 16,500 kg 7,890 kg
Empty weight 7,400 kg 5,932 kg
Total thrust -- 1 x 4,000 kgf
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Overview

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

Top speed is 2,338 km/h for the Atlas Cheetah vs 2,140 km/h for the Su-17 Fitter. The Atlas Cheetah has an operational range of 1,300 km vs 1,150 km for the Su-17 Fitter. The Atlas Cheetah operates at altitudes up to 17,000 m compared to 14,500 m for the Su-17 Fitter. At 16,500 kg MTOW, the Atlas Cheetah is 2.1:1 the Su-17 Fitter's 7,890 kg.

The Atlas Cheetah has been produced in 38 units vs 2,867 for the Su-17 Fitter. The Su-17 Fitter first flew 20 years before the Atlas Cheetah (1966 vs 1986).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Atlas Cheetah or Su-17 Fitter?
The Atlas Cheetah is faster with a maximum speed of 2,338 km/h compared to the Su-17 Fitter's 2,140 km/h, a difference of 198 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Atlas Cheetah or Su-17 Fitter?
The Atlas Cheetah has a longer range at 1,300 km compared to the Su-17 Fitter's 1,150 km.
Which can fly higher, the Atlas Cheetah or Su-17 Fitter?
The Atlas Cheetah has a higher service ceiling at 17,000 meters (55,774 ft) compared to the Su-17 Fitter's 14,500 meters (47,572 ft).
Which is heavier, the Atlas Cheetah or Su-17 Fitter?
The Atlas Cheetah has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 16,500 kg compared to the Su-17 Fitter's 7,890 kg.
Which is larger, the Atlas Cheetah or Su-17 Fitter?
The Atlas Cheetah is longer at 15.7 meters compared to the Su-17 Fitter's 15.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the Atlas Cheetah or Su-17 Fitter?
The Su-17 Fitter entered service first in 1971, 15 years before the Atlas Cheetah which entered service in 1986.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Atlas Cheetah or Su-17 Fitter?
The Su-17 Fitter has been produced in greater numbers with 2,867 units compared to 38 units of the Atlas Cheetah.