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Ajeet vs Su-17 Fitter

Ajeet vs Su-17 Fitter at a glance — top speed 1,152 vs 2,140 km/h, range 172 vs 2,300 km, max takeoff weight 4,173 vs 7,890 kg, built 89 vs 2,867 units.

HAL Ajeet combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇳 Ajeet
Sukhoi Su-17 Fitter combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Su-17 Fitter
Specifications
Ajeet Su-17 Fitter
Origin country 🇮🇳 India 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer HAL Sukhoi
First flight 6 March 1975 1 January 1966
Year introduced 1977 1970
Number produced 89 units 2867 units
Average unit price -- $6 million
Wing area 12.7 m² 27.5 m²
Wingspan 6.7 m 10.0 m
Height 2.5 m 4.5 m
Length 9.0 m 15.3 m
Maximum speed 1152 km/h 2140 km/h
Operational range 172 km 2,300 km
Service ceiling 13,720 m 14,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,173 kg 7,890 kg
Empty weight 2,307 kg 5,932 kg
Total thrust 1 x 20 kN 1 x 4,000 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Ajeet or Su-17 Fitter?
The Su-17 Fitter is faster with a maximum speed of 2,140 km/h compared to the Ajeet's 1,152 km/h, a difference of 988 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Ajeet or Su-17 Fitter?
The Su-17 Fitter has a longer range at 2,300 km compared to the Ajeet's 172 km.
Which can fly higher, the Ajeet or Su-17 Fitter?
The Su-17 Fitter has a higher service ceiling at 14,500 meters (47,572 ft) compared to the Ajeet's 13,720 meters (45,013 ft).
Which is heavier, the Ajeet or Su-17 Fitter?
The Su-17 Fitter has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,890 kg compared to the Ajeet's 4,173 kg.
Which is larger, the Ajeet or Su-17 Fitter?
The Su-17 Fitter is longer at 15.2 meters compared to the Ajeet's 9.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the Ajeet or Su-17 Fitter?
The Su-17 Fitter entered service first in 1970, 7 years before the Ajeet which entered service in 1977.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Ajeet or Su-17 Fitter?
The Su-17 Fitter has been produced in greater numbers with 2,867 units compared to 89 units of the Ajeet.