MiG-27 Flogger vs Su-17 Fitter

Overview

The MiG-27 Flogger and the Su-17 Fitter are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Mikoyan-Gurevitch and Sukhoi respectively.

Top speed is 1,885 km/h for the MiG-27 Flogger vs 2,140 km/h for the Su-17 Fitter. The MiG-27 Flogger has an operational range of 780 km vs 1,150 km for the Su-17 Fitter. The Su-17 Fitter operates at altitudes up to 14,500 m compared to 14,000 m for the MiG-27 Flogger. At 20,670 kg MTOW, the MiG-27 Flogger is 2.6x the Su-17 Fitter's 7,890 kg.

The MiG-27 Flogger has been produced in 1,075 units vs 2,867 for the Su-17 Fitter. Unit cost is $5M for the MiG-27 Flogger vs $6M for the Su-17 Fitter. The Su-17 Fitter first flew 6 years before the MiG-27 Flogger (1966 vs 1972).

MiG-27 Flogger

Soviet ground-attack aircraft, prominent for its use in the Afghan War, optimized for air-to-ground operations.
Mikoyan-Gurevitch MiG-27 Flogger Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Mikoyan-Gurevitch
First flight 17 November 1972
Year introduced 1975
Number produced 1075 units
Average unit price $5 million
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Su-17 Fitter

Soviet-era fighter-bomber, extensively deployed in varied conflicts worldwide, known for its variable-sweep wing design and robust operational capacity.
Sukhoi Su-17 Fitter Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Sukhoi
First flight 1 January 1966
Year introduced 1971
Number produced 2867 units
Average unit price $6 million
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MiG-27 Flogger

Wing area 37.4 m² ◉
Wingspan 14.0 m â—‰
Height 5.0 m â—‰
Length 17.1 m â—‰
Maximum speed 1885 km/h â—‰
Operational range 780 km â—‰
Service ceiling 14,000 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 20,670 kg â—‰
Empty weight 11,908 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 8,006 kgf â—‰

Su-17 Fitter

Wing area 27.5 m² ◉
Wingspan 10.0 m â—‰
Height 4.5 m â—‰
Length 15.3 m â—‰
Maximum speed 2140 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,150 km â—‰
Service ceiling 14,500 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 7,890 kg â—‰
Empty weight 5,932 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 4,000 kgf â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MiG-27 Flogger or Su-17 Fitter?
The Su-17 Fitter is faster with a maximum speed of 2,140 km/h compared to the MiG-27 Flogger's 1,885 km/h, a difference of 255 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MiG-27 Flogger or Su-17 Fitter?
The Su-17 Fitter has a longer range at 1,150 km compared to the MiG-27 Flogger's 780 km.
Which can fly higher, the MiG-27 Flogger or Su-17 Fitter?
The Su-17 Fitter has a higher service ceiling at 14,500 meters (47,572 ft) compared to the MiG-27 Flogger's 14,000 meters (45,931 ft).
Which is heavier, the MiG-27 Flogger or Su-17 Fitter?
The MiG-27 Flogger has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 20,670 kg compared to the Su-17 Fitter's 7,890 kg.
Which is larger, the MiG-27 Flogger or Su-17 Fitter?
The MiG-27 Flogger is longer at 17.1 meters compared to the Su-17 Fitter's 15.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the MiG-27 Flogger or Su-17 Fitter?
The Su-17 Fitter is more expensive at approximately $6.0 million per unit compared to the MiG-27 Flogger at $5.0 million.
Which entered service first, the MiG-27 Flogger or Su-17 Fitter?
The Su-17 Fitter entered service first in 1971, 4 years before the MiG-27 Flogger which entered service in 1975.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MiG-27 Flogger or Su-17 Fitter?
The Su-17 Fitter has been produced in greater numbers with 2,867 units compared to 1,075 units of the MiG-27 Flogger.

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