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Sukhoi Su-17M2
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SukhoiSu-17M2

Ground Attack / CAS Aircraft · Russia · 1975
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SukhoiSu-17M2

Sukhoi Su-17M2
Sukhoi Su-17M2 Photo: Unknown author · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Ground-Attack Lethality
55
Payload
60
Loiter / Endurance
45
Survivability
50
Accuracy
40
Low-Altitude Capability
70
Avionics
45
Reliability
70
Versatility
65
Cost-Effectiveness
75
Origin Russia
CategoryGround Attack / CAS Aircraft
EraCold War
In service1975–1977
Operators1 countries
Data Quality83%
55
Ground Attack / CAS Aircraft MASS Rating
39/55
Cold War
128/251
All-Time
Ground Attack / CAS Aircraft · 10 axes scored
Ground-Attack Lethality
55
Payload
60
Loiter / Endurance
45
Survivability
50
Accuracy
40
Low-Altitude Capability
70
Avionics
45
Reliability
70
Versatility
65
Cost-Effectiveness
75
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the ground attack / cas aircraft category.
01 / Overview
Sukhoi Su-17M2
Country
Production
1975–1977
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
GROUND ATTACK / CAS AIRCRAFT · COLD WAR
39
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
78
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
55
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
◎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
▤Avionics & Stealth2MOD.2
⬢Service History2MOD.2
  • Production Start1974
  • Production End1977
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1975Production started
  2. 1977Production ended
51
years in service
2
years in production
1
countries operating
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
Sukhoi Su-17M2SALES2records
YearBuyerQuantityAmountPresent Value (2025)
—Angola12——
—Iran40——
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
📖 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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