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MiG-27 Flogger vs Su-17 Fitter

Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-27 Flogger combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-27 Flogger
Sukhoi Su-17 Fitter combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Su-17 Fitter
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Specifications
MiG-27 Flogger Su-17 Fitter
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Mikoyan-Gurevich Sukhoi
First flight 17 November 1972 1 January 1966
Year introduced 1975 1971
Number produced 1075 units 2867 units
Average unit price $5 million $6 million
Wing area 37.4 m² 27.5 m²
Wingspan 14.0 m 10.0 m
Height 5.0 m 4.5 m
Length 17.1 m 15.3 m
Maximum speed 1885 km/h 2140 km/h
Operational range 780 km 1,150 km
Service ceiling 14,000 m 14,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 20,670 kg 7,890 kg
Empty weight 11,908 kg 5,932 kg
Total thrust 1 x 11,502 kgf 1 x 4,000 kgf
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Overview

The MiG-27 Flogger and the Su-17 Fitter are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Mikoyan-Gurevich 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 2.6:1 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).

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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.