Su-22
Fighter Jetconfirmed
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
| Type | Fighter Jet |
| Origin | Soviet Union |
| Manufacturer | Sukhoi |
| Introduced | 1976 |
| Status | In service |
| Speed | 1,860 km/h |
| Range | 2,300 km |
| Crew | 1 |
| Weight | 10.8 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
| Country | Quantity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Iran | 10 | confirmed |
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