| Su-17 | |
|---|---|
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| General information | |
| Type | Fighter |
| Manufacturer | Sukhoi |
| Status | Prototype only, never flew |
| Number built | 1 |
The Sukhoi Su-17 (Aircraft R) was a prototype Soviet fighter. The name was later reused for an entirely different fighter-bomber, see Sukhoi Su-17.
The Su-17 was designed to closely match the theoretical TsAGI calculations for supersonic performance. The aircraft had a 50° swept wing fitted with air brakes and boosted controls. A unique feature was that in addition to an ejection seat, the entire nose section of the aircraft could separate from the rest of the airframe. [1] The project was canceled with no flights due to problems with wing structure, ongoing difficulties with the development of the TR-3 engine, and the closure of the Sukhoi OKB. The only example was eventually used as a gunfire target. [2]
Data from OKB Sukhoi [3]
General characteristics
Performance
Armament
2x 37 mm (1.457 in) Nudelman N-37 cannon with 40 rpg
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