Sukhoi Su-17 (1949)
| Industry | Aerospace, Defense |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1939 |
| Headquarters | Moscow , Soviet Union |
The Sukhoi Su-17 (also known as Aircraft R) was a Soviet prototype fighter aircraft. The designation was later assigned to a completely different fighter-bomber model; see Sukhoi Su-17 for that variant.
Development
The Su-17 was engineered to closely align with the theoretical supersonic performance models developed by TsAGI. It featured a 50° swept wing equipped with air brakes and enhanced control systems. A distinctive characteristic was the inclusion of an ejection seat along with a nose section capable of detaching entirely from the main fuselage.[1] The program was terminated before any flight testing took place, owing to structural complications with the wings, persistent challenges in developing the TR-3 engine, and the eventual shutdown of the Sukhoi OKB. The sole prototype was ultimately repurposed as a target for live-fire exercises.[2]
Specifications (Su-17 interceptor)
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- Sukhoi aircraft
- 1940s Soviet fighter aircraft
- Abandoned military aircraft projects of the Soviet Union
- Mid-wing aircraft
- Cruciform tail aircraft
- Single-engined jet aircraft