The Su-17, exported as the Su-22, is a variable-sweep wing fighter-bomber developed for the Soviet military. It was produced from 1967–1990,
was powered by a modified Lyulka AL-7F1-250 with a slightly uprated thrust of 9600 kgf on afterburners. Can attack ground targets with guided
and unguided bombs and rockets. The Su-17/22 was used during the Soviet-Afghan war, the First Chechen War, Iran–Iraq War, in Syria
and several other conflicts.
Main features:
-Bombing with FAB and RBK series bombs and KMGU cluster munitions.
-Ground attacks with unguided S, B and UB series rockets, Kh-25 and Kh-29 laser and TV guided missiles.
-SEAD with Kh-25MP/MPU and ELINT pod.
-Flyable in the Su-25T cockpit.
Requirements:
-Su-25T module for the user to fly it (free by default).
Known flaws:
-Use a FC3 fix patch to be able to fly it since DCS 2.9.6.
Installation:
-Put the "Su-22M4" folder into "SavedGames/DCS/Mods/aircraft" directory.
Oct2025 update:
-Landing dragchute now works.
