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Ground Attack / CAS Aircraft · Russia · 1969
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Su-17

Su-17
Su-17 Photo: ShinePhantom · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Ground-Attack Lethality
70
Payload
80
Loiter / Endurance
60
Survivability
55
Accuracy
65
Low-Altitude Capability
75
Avionics
50
Reliability
70
Versatility
68
Cost-Effectiveness
80
Origin Russia
CategoryGround Attack / CAS Aircraft
EraCold War
In service1969–1990
Operators24 countries
Quantity2,867
Data Quality87%
67
Ground Attack / CAS Aircraft MASS Rating
27/55
Cold War
68/251
All-Time
Ground Attack / CAS Aircraft · 10 axes scored
Ground-Attack Lethality
70
Payload
80
Loiter / Endurance
60
Survivability
55
Accuracy
65
Low-Altitude Capability
75
Avionics
50
Reliability
70
Versatility
68
Cost-Effectiveness
80
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the ground attack / cas aircraft category.
01 / Overview
Su-17
Country
Production
1969–1990
Quantity
2,867
Operators
Conflicts
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
GROUND ATTACK / CAS AIRCRAFT · COLD WAR
27
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
78
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
67
ground attack / cas aircraft category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the ground attack / cas aircraft category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
  • First Flight1966
  • Service Entry Year1970
  • Crew1
  • Primary RoleFighter-bomber
  • Generation3rd generation
  • In ServiceYes
◈Powerplant10MOD.10
  • Engine TypeTurbojet
  • Engine ModelLyulka AL-7F-1
  • Number of Engines1
  • Thrust (dry, each)70
  • Thrust (afterburner, each)93
  • Thrust-to-Weight0.71
  • AfterburnerYes
  • SupercruiseNo
  • Thrust VectoringNo
  • Internal Fuel3,000 kg
▣Performance9MOD.9
  • Top Speed2,250 km/h
  • Top Speed (Mach)2.1 Mach
  • Cruise Speed900 km/h
  • Service Ceiling16,000 m
  • Ferry Range2,500 km
  • Combat Radius700 km
  • Rate of Climb210 m/s
  • G-Limit9
  • Takeoff Run500 m
◇Dimensions & Weights7MOD.7
  • Length17.53 m
  • Wingspan11.5 m
  • Height4.9 m
  • Wing Area55
  • Empty Weight9,500 kg
  • Loaded Weight13,000 kg
  • Max Takeoff Weight18,500 kg
◆Armament8MOD.8
⬢Production3MOD.3
  • Total Built2,867
  • Operators15
  • Variants10
▲Service History3MOD.3
  • Production Start1969
  • Production End1990
  • Operational StatusIn limited service
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1945First deployment: Cold War
  2. 1969Production started
  3. 1990Production ended
57
years in service
21
years in production
2,867
units produced
5
countries operating
ⓘ 19 countries retired it.
04 / Conflicts
SU-17 · CONFLICTS SERVED IN0% win·100% loss
Total Conflicts
1
Victories
0
Ongoing
0
Losses
1
ⓘ Shown only from conflicts recorded in our database.
05 / Variants
▚ WEAPON FAMILY
Su-17 1969
// DERIVATIVES
Su-17M3 1969
Su-17M4 1969
Su-17M 1973
06 / Operators
Operator Inventory5country · 93units
93active
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE7terms
An afterburner is a device that injects fuel into a jet engine's hot exhaust gases, generating additional thrust through combustion.
Air-to-air missiles are guided missiles fired from aircraft to engage other aircraft. They are used for self-defense and to gain air superiority.
Air-to-Ground Missiles are guided missiles fired from aircraft to attack ground targets. They enable aircraft to engage and destroy enemy ground positions, vehicles, and installations.
Anti-ship missiles are guided missiles designed to engage and destroy naval vessels. They are typically used by aircraft, ships, or submarines to attack enemy ships.
A collection of integrated electronic systems on a military aircraft designed to detect, identify, disrupt, or deceive enemy radar, communications, and guided weapons.
Relating to or using nuclear energy, typically fission, for propulsion or power generation in military vessels.
A targeting pod is an external sensor module mounted on aircraft that provides laser designation, infrared imaging, and range‑finding to support precision strike and reconnaissance.
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