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Su-17 Fitter vs Su-7 Fitter

Sukhoi Su-17 Fitter combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Su-17 Fitter
Sukhoi Su-7 Fitter combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Su-7 Fitter
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Specifications
Su-17 Fitter Su-7 Fitter
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Sukhoi Sukhoi
First flight 1 January 1966 7 September 1955
Year introduced 1971 1959
Number produced 2867 units 1847 units
Average unit price $6 million $3 million
Wing area 27.5 m² 34.0 m²
Wingspan 10.0 m 9.3 m
Height 4.5 m 5.0 m
Length 15.3 m 16.6 m
Maximum speed 2140 km/h 2150 km/h
Operational range 1,150 km 1,650 km
Service ceiling 14,500 m 17,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,890 kg 15,210 kg
Empty weight 5,932 kg 8,937 kg
Total thrust 1 x 4,000 kgf 1 x 9,596 kgf
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Overview

The Su-17 Fitter and the Su-7 Fitter are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Sukhoi and Sukhoi respectively.

Top speed is 2,140 km/h for the Su-17 Fitter vs 2,150 km/h for the Su-7 Fitter. The Su-17 Fitter has an operational range of 1,150 km vs 1,650 km for the Su-7 Fitter. The Su-7 Fitter operates at altitudes up to 17,600 m compared to 14,500 m for the Su-17 Fitter.

The Su-17 Fitter has been produced in 2,867 units vs 1,847 for the Su-7 Fitter. Unit cost is $6M for the Su-17 Fitter vs $3M for the Su-7 Fitter. The Su-7 Fitter first flew 11 years before the Su-17 Fitter (1955 vs 1966).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Su-17 Fitter or Su-7 Fitter?
The Su-7 Fitter is faster with a maximum speed of 2,150 km/h compared to the Su-17 Fitter's 2,140 km/h, a difference of 10 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Su-17 Fitter or Su-7 Fitter?
The Su-7 Fitter has a longer range at 1,650 km compared to the Su-17 Fitter's 1,150 km.
Which can fly higher, the Su-17 Fitter or Su-7 Fitter?
The Su-7 Fitter has a higher service ceiling at 17,600 meters (57,742 ft) compared to the Su-17 Fitter's 14,500 meters (47,572 ft).
Which is heavier, the Su-17 Fitter or Su-7 Fitter?
The Su-7 Fitter has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 15,210 kg compared to the Su-17 Fitter's 7,890 kg.
Which is larger, the Su-17 Fitter or Su-7 Fitter?
The Su-7 Fitter is longer at 16.6 meters compared to the Su-17 Fitter's 15.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Su-17 Fitter or Su-7 Fitter?
The Su-17 Fitter is more expensive at approximately $6.0 million per unit compared to the Su-7 Fitter at $3.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Su-17 Fitter or Su-7 Fitter?
The Su-7 Fitter entered service first in 1959, 12 years before the Su-17 Fitter which entered service in 1971.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Su-17 Fitter or Su-7 Fitter?
The Su-17 Fitter has been produced in greater numbers with 2,867 units compared to 1,847 units of the Su-7 Fitter.