Sukhoi Su-7
Military
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The Sukhoi Su-7, which first flew in 1955, represents Soviet fighter-bomber and ground-attack development. This single-seat, single-engine aircraft measures 16.8 meters long with a 9.3-meter wingspan, achieving 1,150 km/h with a 1,650-kilometer range. The Su-7 combines supersonic performance with practical load-carrying capacity for tactical missions. Its extended fuselage and swept-wing geometry reflect aerodynamic optimization for subsonic-to-supersonic performance envelope. The Su-7 achieved significant export success, serving numerous Soviet-aligned nations throughout the Cold War.
Specifications
- Role
- Fighter and fighter-bomber / ground-attack aircraft
- Origin
- Soviet Union
- Crew
- 1
- Engines
- 1
- First flight
- 1955
- Length
- 16.8 m
- Wingspan
- 9.3 m
- Max speed
- 1,150 km/h
- Range
- 1,650 km