Su-17 Fitter vs Su-7 Fitter

Soviet-era fighter-bomber, extensively deployed in varied conflicts worldwide, known for its variable-sweep wing design and robust operational capacity.
Picture of Su-17 Fitter
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
Soviet fighter-bomber, renowned for Cold War service, extensively deployed in the Indo-Pakistani and Arab-Israeli conflicts.
Picture of Su-7 Fitter
Origin country 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Sukhoi
First flight 7 September 1955
Year introduced 1959
Number produced 1847 units
Average unit price $3 million
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—‰
Profile drawing of Sukhoi Su-17 Fitter
Wing area 34.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 9.3 m â—‰
Height 5.0 m â—‰
Length 16.6 m â—‰
Maximum speed 2150 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,650 km â—‰
Service ceiling 17,600 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 15,210 kg â—‰
Empty weight 8,937 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 6,800 kgf â—‰
Profile drawing of Sukhoi Su-7 Fitter

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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.