‘Magic wings’ Su-17/22 is Russia’s last single-engine fighter

Việt Hùng — Wed, 02 Jun 2021 00:50:06 +0000

The Su-17/22 was the last single-engine swing-wing fighter that Russia owned before they were completely retired in 1996.
The Su-17 and its export variant, the Su-22, is a famous single-engine, swing-wing fighter that was developed by the Soviet Union in the 1960s. An estimated 2,200 of these fighters were produced. and its variants are still in service with the air forces of many countries.

The unique design enables the Su-17/22 to fly at low altitudes at high speed or at high altitudes at supersonic speeds. Weapons are quite diverse and for a long time it is always the nightmare of any ground force confronting them. Su-17/22″ fighter Su-22M4 is the last production variant of this swing-wing fighter with significant upgrades to the avionics including: RSDN navigation system, inertial navigation system, range measurement system. laser way, radar warning system SPO-15LE, in addition on the aircraft design additional air intake slots to have more airflow to cool the engine. Su-22M4 – the most powerful variant of this fighter line After the dissolution of the Soviet Union, Russia inherited a lot of this fighter, this is also the only single-engine supersonic fighter that Russia owns, they continue to serve effectively in the frontline air force. and it was not until 1996 that they were completely scrapped to be replaced by more modern fighter lines.

Vietnamese pilots skillfully handle the situation

Tuấn Vũ — Sat, 29 May 2021 12:15:06 +0000

That is one of the requirements for fighter pilots in the 937th Regiment (370th Airborne Division, Air Defense-Air Force) during training.
Sharing on the People’s Army newspaper, Lieutenant Colonel Nguyen Viet Diep, Regimental Technical Director, said: “We determined that if we want to train well and ensure flight safety, we must promote the emulation movement in the collective, creating motivation for each individual to strive to fulfill their responsibilities and tasks…”.

Flight preparation of the 937th Regiment. The highlight in the World War II movement of the 937th Regiment in recent years is that the pilots have tried their best to review the theory, practice the sand table, master the basic situations, emulate to complete the flight lessons and integrate into the field. safe flight time. The team of technicians promotes practical application initiatives, thoroughly overcomes breakdowns, and ensures the best technical condition for the aircraft… In particular, in rehearsals, participating in bombing flights, and firing live ammunition on land and at sea during the day and at night, the regiment always focused on launching emulation, building the will and determination for all officers and combatants. doctors, especially pilots and technicians. With the task of protecting the Spratly Islands and the southern waters of the country, the 937th Regiment regularly trained not to be surprised in any situation. The mission to fly to protect Truong Sa began on October 19, 1989, when at Phan Rang airport, pilots Vu Kim Dien and Nguyen Van Than successfully completed the first mission flight on the Sukhoi Sukhoi Sukhoi Aircraft. -22M4 to Truong Sa. At the end of October 1989, Su-22M4 continued to successfully carry out live fire at Hon Ty shooting range. After this event, the 937th Regiment was officially assigned by the Commander of the Air Defense Forces to protect the Truong Sa archipelago and the southern maritime economic zone of the country. Since then, in addition to the Su-22M4 fighter, there are also Su-30MK2 fighters and generations of pilots of the 937th Regiment, still the main force in charge of the role of patrolling and protecting the Truong Sa archipelago.

SU 22M4 – Spress

‘Magic wings’ Su-17/22 is Russia’s last single-engine fighter

Vietnamese pilots skillfully handle the situation