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Su-17M

Ground Attack / CAS Aircraft · Russia · 1973
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Su-17M

Su-17M
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* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Ground-Attack Lethality
55
Payload
60
Loiter / Endurance
45
Survivability
40
Accuracy
35
Low-Altitude Capability
60
Avionics
30
Reliability
65
Versatility
70
Cost-Effectiveness
70
Origin Russia
CategoryGround Attack / CAS Aircraft
EraCold War
In service1973–1975
Operators25 countries
Quantity224
Data Quality87%
51
Ground Attack / CAS Aircraft MASS Rating
42/55
Cold War
147/251
All-Time
Ground Attack / CAS Aircraft · 10 axes scored
Ground-Attack Lethality
55
Payload
60
Loiter / Endurance
45
Survivability
40
Accuracy
35
Low-Altitude Capability
60
Avionics
30
Reliability
65
Versatility
70
Cost-Effectiveness
70
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the ground attack / cas aircraft category.
01 / Overview
Su-17M
Country
Production
1973–1975
Quantity
224
Operators
Conflicts
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
GROUND ATTACK / CAS AIRCRAFT · COLD WAR
42
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
80
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
51
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 Flight1971
  • Service Entry Year1973
  • Crew1
  • Primary RoleFighter-bomber
  • Generation3rd generation
  • In ServiceYes
◈Powerplant10MOD.10
  • Engine TypeTurbojet
  • Engine ModelLyulka AL-21F-3
  • Number of Engines1
  • Thrust (dry, each)70
  • Thrust (afterburner, each)108
  • Thrust-to-Weight0.9
  • AfterburnerYes
  • SupercruiseNo
  • Thrust VectoringNo
  • Internal Fuel3,000 kg
▣Performance10MOD.10
  • Top Speed2,500 km/h
  • Top Speed (Mach)2.1 Mach
  • Cruise Speed900 km/h
  • Stall Speed250 km/h
  • Service Ceiling16,000 m
  • Ferry Range3,000 km
  • Combat Radius800 km
  • Rate of Climb250 m/s
  • G-Limit9
  • Takeoff Run600 m
◇Dimensions & Weights7MOD.7
  • Length17.53 m
  • Wingspan11.5 m
  • Height4.9 m
  • Wing Area55.5
  • Empty Weight9,500 kg
  • Loaded Weight15,000 kg
  • Max Takeoff Weight17,000 kg
◆Armament8MOD.8
⬢Production1MOD.1
  • Total Built224
▲Service History4MOD.4
  • Retirement Year1998
  • Production Start1971
  • Production End1979
  • Operational StatusLimited service
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1945First deployment: Cold War
  2. 1973Production started
  3. 1975Production ended
53
years in service
2
years in production
224
units produced
7
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country no longer actively operates it. 18 countries retired it.
04 / Conflicts
SU-17M · 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
Su-17M 1973
// SIBLING VARIANTS
Su-17M3 1969
Su-17M4 1969
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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