SOVIET FIGHTER-BOMBER SUKHOI SU-17M

The Sukhoi Su-17 Fitter is a Soviet single-engine attack bomber with variable wing geometry. The flight of the prototype took place on August 2, 1966. The line was entered in 1970. The Su-17 is a development of the Su-7 design, has the same fuselage, engine, landing gear and tail, but has different wings. Initially, the machine was designated as Su-7IG. A dozen or so versions of this aircraft were created, which under the designations Su-20 and Su-22 were massively exported to allied countries, including Poland. Technical data: length: 19.02m, wingspan (folded wings): 10.03m, height: 5.1m, maximum speed: 1.7Ma, rate of climb: 230m / s, practical ceiling: 17000m, maximum range (with additional): 2250 km, combat radius with full load: 180 km, armament: fixed - 2 NR-30 30mm cannons, suspended - up to 4070 kg of cargo.