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Su-17 Fitter vs Su-25 Frogfoot

Su-17 Fitter vs Su-25 Frogfoot at a glance — top speed 2,140 vs 970 km/h, range 2,300 vs 1,000 km, max takeoff weight 7,890 vs 17,600 kg, built 2,867 vs 1,000 units.

Sukhoi Su-17 Fitter combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Su-17 Fitter
Sukhoi Su-25 Frogfoot combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Su-25 Frogfoot
Specifications
Su-17 Fitter Su-25 Frogfoot
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Sukhoi Sukhoi
First flight 1 January 1966 22 February 1975
Year introduced 1970 1981
Number produced 2867 units 1000 units
Average unit price $6 million $11 million
Wing area 27.5 m² 30.1 m²
Wingspan 10.0 m 14.4 m
Height 4.5 m 4.8 m
Length 15.3 m 15.5 m
Maximum speed 2140 km/h 970 km/h
Operational range 2,300 km 1,000 km
Service ceiling 14,500 m 7,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,890 kg 17,600 kg
Empty weight 5,932 kg 9,500 kg
Total thrust 1 x 4,000 kgf 2 x 4,505 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Su-17 Fitter or Su-25 Frogfoot?
The Su-17 Fitter is faster with a maximum speed of 2,140 km/h compared to the Su-25 Frogfoot's 970 km/h, a difference of 1,170 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Su-17 Fitter or Su-25 Frogfoot?
The Su-17 Fitter has a longer range at 2,300 km compared to the Su-25 Frogfoot's 1,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the Su-17 Fitter or Su-25 Frogfoot?
The Su-17 Fitter has a higher service ceiling at 14,500 meters (47,572 ft) compared to the Su-25 Frogfoot's 7,000 meters (22,965 ft).
Which is heavier, the Su-17 Fitter or Su-25 Frogfoot?
The Su-25 Frogfoot has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 17,600 kg compared to the Su-17 Fitter's 7,890 kg.
Which is larger, the Su-17 Fitter or Su-25 Frogfoot?
The Su-25 Frogfoot is longer at 15.5 meters compared to the Su-17 Fitter's 15.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Su-17 Fitter or Su-25 Frogfoot?
The Su-25 Frogfoot is more expensive at approximately $11 million per unit compared to the Su-17 Fitter at $6.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Su-17 Fitter or Su-25 Frogfoot?
The Su-17 Fitter entered service first in 1970, 11 years before the Su-25 Frogfoot which entered service in 1981.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Su-17 Fitter or Su-25 Frogfoot?
The Su-17 Fitter has been produced in greater numbers with 2,867 units compared to 1,000 units of the Su-25 Frogfoot.