Su-22

Fighter Jetconfirmed

Su-22

The Su-22 is an export variant of the Soviet-designed Sukhoi Su-17 variable-sweep wing fighter-bomber. It was developed primarily for ground attack missions and widely exported to various air forces globally.

Specifications

TypeFighter Jet
OriginSoviet Union
ManufacturerSukhoi
Introduced1976
StatusIn service
Speed1,860 km/h
Range2,300 km
Crew1
Weight10.8 t

History

First flown in 1966 and introduced in 1976, it was widely exported and saw extensive combat in various conflicts, including the Soviet-Afghan War and the Iran-Iraq War.

Operators

CountryQuantityConfidence
Iran10confirmed

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