Data Quality83%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the ground attack / cas aircraft category.
01 / Overview
Su-17M4
Category
Country
Production
1969–1990
Quantity
2,867
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
GROUND ATTACK / CAS AIRCRAFT · COLD WAR
23
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
75
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the ground attack / cas aircraft category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General4MOD.4
- First Flight1966
- Service Entry Year1970
- Crew1
- Primary RoleFighter-bomber
◈Powerplant4MOD.4
- Engine ModelLyulka AL-21F-3
- Number of Engines1
- Thrust (afterburner, each)118
- AfterburnerYes
▣Performance2MOD.2
- Top Speed (Mach)2.1 Mach
- Service Ceiling13,000 m
◇Dimensions & Weights5MOD.5
- Length17.6 m
- Wingspan13.6 m
- Height4.5 m
- Empty Weight11,000 kg
- Max Takeoff Weight17,000 kg
◆Armament6MOD.6
- Hardpoints8
- Weapons Payload4,000 kg
- Internal Gun30 mm cannons
- Air-to-Ground MissilesYes
- Anti-Ship MissilesYes
- Nuclear CapableYes
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1969Production started
- 1990Production ended
57
years in service
21
years in production
2,867
units produced
1
countries operating
05 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
Su-17M4SALES3records
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
06 / MASS Score
GROUND ATTACK / CAS AIRCRAFT RANKING Ground Attack / CAS Aircraft · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
58GROUND ATTACK / CAS AIRCRAFT23COLD WAR · GROUND ATTACK / CAS AIRCRAFT439RUSSIA · ALL WEAPONS137PERFORMANCE/PRICE · GROUND ATTACK / CAS AIRCRAFT
ⓘ Rankings are within theGround Attack / CAS Aircraftcategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE4terms
An afterburner is a device that injects fuel into a jet engine's hot exhaust gases, generating additional thrust through combustion.
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.
Relating to or using nuclear energy, typically fission, for propulsion or power generation in military vessels.
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