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
Sukhoi Su-17M2
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
GROUND ATTACK / CAS AIRCRAFT · COLD WAR
39
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
78
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 Flight1973
- Service Entry Year1975
- Crew1
- Primary Rolefighter-bomber
◈Powerplant5MOD.5
- Engine Typeturbojet
- Engine ModelLyulka AL-21F-3
- Number of Engines1
- Thrust (afterburner, each)115
- AfterburnerYes
▣Performance2MOD.2
- Top Speed2,100 km/h
- Top Speed (Mach)2.1 Mach
◇Dimensions & Weights5MOD.5
- Length18.5 m
- Wingspan13.6 m
- Height4.5 m
- Empty Weight11,000 kg
- Max Takeoff Weight17,000 kg
◆Armament7MOD.7
- Hardpoints8
- Weapons Payload4,000 kg
- Internal Gun30 mm cannons
- Air-to-Air MissilesYes
- Air-to-Ground MissilesYes
- Anti-Ship MissilesYes
- Nuclear CapableYes
▤Avionics & Stealth2MOD.2
⬢Service History2MOD.2
- Production Start1974
- Production End1977
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1975Production started
- 1977Production ended
51
years in service
2
years in production
1
countries operating
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
Sukhoi Su-17M2SALES2records
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
05 / MASS Score
GROUND ATTACK / CAS AIRCRAFT RANKING Ground Attack / CAS Aircraft · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
128GROUND ATTACK / CAS AIRCRAFT39COLD WAR · GROUND ATTACK / CAS AIRCRAFT932RUSSIA · ALL WEAPONS132PERFORMANCE/PRICE · GROUND ATTACK / CAS AIRCRAFT
ⓘ Rankings are within theGround Attack / CAS Aircraftcategory.
📖 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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