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Su-17 Fitter vs Su-27 Flanker

Sukhoi Su-17 Fitter combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Su-17 Fitter
Sukhoi Su-27 Flanker combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Su-27 Flanker
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Specifications
Su-17 Fitter Su-27 Flanker
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Sukhoi Sukhoi
First flight 1 January 1966 20 May 1978
Year introduced 1971 1984
Number produced 2867 units 680 units
Average unit price $6 million $30 million
Wing area 27.5 m² 62.0 m²
Wingspan 10.0 m 14.7 m
Height 4.5 m 5.9 m
Length 15.3 m 21.9 m
Maximum speed 2140 km/h 2500 km/h
Operational range 1,150 km 3,530 km
Service ceiling 14,500 m 18,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,890 kg 30,000 kg
Empty weight 5,932 kg 16,300 kg
Total thrust 1 x 4,000 kgf 2 x 7,670 kgf
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Overview

The Su-17 Fitter and the Su-27 Flanker are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Sukhoi and Sukhoi respectively.

Top speed is 2,140 km/h for the Su-17 Fitter vs 2,500 km/h for the Su-27 Flanker. The Su-17 Fitter has an operational range of 1,150 km vs 3,530 km for the Su-27 Flanker. The Su-27 Flanker operates at altitudes up to 18,500 m compared to 14,500 m for the Su-17 Fitter. At 30,000 kg MTOW, the Su-27 Flanker is 3.8x the Su-17 Fitter's 7,890 kg.

The Su-17 Fitter has been produced in 2,867 units vs 680 for the Su-27 Flanker. Unit cost is $6M for the Su-17 Fitter vs $30M for the Su-27 Flanker. The Su-17 Fitter first flew 12 years before the Su-27 Flanker (1966 vs 1978).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Su-17 Fitter or Su-27 Flanker?
The Su-27 Flanker is faster with a maximum speed of 2,500 km/h compared to the Su-17 Fitter's 2,140 km/h, a difference of 360 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Su-17 Fitter or Su-27 Flanker?
The Su-27 Flanker has a longer range at 3,530 km compared to the Su-17 Fitter's 1,150 km.
Which can fly higher, the Su-17 Fitter or Su-27 Flanker?
The Su-27 Flanker has a higher service ceiling at 18,500 meters (60,695 ft) compared to the Su-17 Fitter's 14,500 meters (47,572 ft).
Which is heavier, the Su-17 Fitter or Su-27 Flanker?
The Su-27 Flanker has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 30,000 kg compared to the Su-17 Fitter's 7,890 kg.
Which is larger, the Su-17 Fitter or Su-27 Flanker?
The Su-27 Flanker is longer at 21.9 meters compared to the Su-17 Fitter's 15.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Su-17 Fitter or Su-27 Flanker?
The Su-27 Flanker is more expensive at approximately $30 million per unit compared to the Su-17 Fitter at $6.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Su-17 Fitter or Su-27 Flanker?
The Su-17 Fitter entered service first in 1971, 13 years before the Su-27 Flanker which entered service in 1984.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Su-17 Fitter or Su-27 Flanker?
The Su-17 Fitter has been produced in greater numbers with 2,867 units compared to 680 units of the Su-27 Flanker.