Download or read book Aeroplane: Su-22 M4 (NATO: Fitter-K) USSR Fighter-Bomber written by Adam Bialek and published by . This book was released on 2020-10-08 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Photographic documentation of the plane, with visible construction details. Album contains photos without texts.Aeroplane: Sukhoi Su-22 M4 (NATO: Fitter-K)USSR fighter-bomberTechnical dataSpan: 10,02 m (32.8 ft) swept - 13,65 m (42.65 ft) spreadLength: 62.3 ftTake-off: weight 36,155 lbMaximum speed: 1,000 ktCeiling: 49,870 ftRange: 1,376 NMArmament two 30 mm NR-30 cannons, R-60 guided air to air missiles, Ch-25 and Ch-29 guided air to surface missiles, rocket launchers and bombs of total weight of 8,818 lbPowerplant :AL-21F-3 turbojet engine rated at 30,000 lbf with afterburner Fighter - bomber aircraft with variable wing geometry, a subsequent development version of Su-17 (export designation Su-20), equipped with more modern navigation and targeting systems. Su-17M4 (export designation Su-22M4) was the most advanced version, introduced in 1980, equipped with PrNK-54 mission system, coupled with the Orbita computer, enabling the automatic target approach and bomb release without the visual contact, and Klon laser targeting device for laser guided missiles. About 100 Su-22 were delivered to Poland during 1984 - 1985. After multiple overhauls and upgrades, these aircraft are still operated by Polish Air Force as the main type of strike aircraft.