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Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 vs Su-17 Fitter

Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇯🇵 Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2
Sukhoi Su-17 Fitter combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Su-17 Fitter
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Specifications
Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 Su-17 Fitter
Origin country 🇯🇵 Japan 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Mitsubishi Sukhoi
First flight 20 July 1971 1 January 1966
Year introduced 1977 1970
Number produced 77 units 2867 units
Average unit price $22 million $6 million
Wing area 21.0 m² 27.5 m²
Wingspan 7.9 m 10.0 m
Height 4.4 m 4.5 m
Length 17.9 m 15.3 m
Maximum speed 1700 km/h 2140 km/h
Operational range 2,870 km 2,300 km
Service ceiling 15,240 m 14,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 12,800 kg 7,890 kg
Empty weight 6,197 kg 5,932 kg
Total thrust 2 x 4,272 kgf 1 x 4,000 kgf
Performance Radar Chart

Overview

The Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 and the Su-17 Fitter are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Mitsubishi and Sukhoi respectively.

Top speed is 1,700 km/h for the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 vs 2,140 km/h for the Su-17 Fitter. The Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 has an operational range of 2,870 km vs 2,300 km for the Su-17 Fitter. The Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 operates at altitudes up to 15,240 m compared to 14,500 m for the Su-17 Fitter.

The Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 has been produced in 77 units vs 2,867 for the Su-17 Fitter. Unit cost is $22M for the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 vs $6M for the Su-17 Fitter. The Su-17 Fitter first flew 5 years before the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 (1966 vs 1971).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 or Su-17 Fitter?
The Su-17 Fitter is faster with a maximum speed of 2,140 km/h compared to the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2's 1,700 km/h, a difference of 440 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 or Su-17 Fitter?
The Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 has a longer range at 2,870 km compared to the Su-17 Fitter's 2,300 km.
Which can fly higher, the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 or Su-17 Fitter?
The Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the Su-17 Fitter's 14,500 meters (47,572 ft).
Which is heavier, the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 or Su-17 Fitter?
The Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12,800 kg compared to the Su-17 Fitter's 7,890 kg.
Which is larger, the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 or Su-17 Fitter?
The Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 is longer at 17.9 meters compared to the Su-17 Fitter's 15.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 or Su-17 Fitter?
The Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 is more expensive at approximately $22 million per unit compared to the Su-17 Fitter at $6.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 or Su-17 Fitter?
The Su-17 Fitter entered service first in 1970, 7 years before the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 which entered service in 1977.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 or Su-17 Fitter?
The Su-17 Fitter has been produced in greater numbers with 2,867 units compared to 77 units of the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2.