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== Description ==
 
== Description ==
 
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The Su-22M3 was an export variant of the Su-17 strike aircraft developed by the Soviet Union. Used by different nations around the globe, the Su-22M3 variant employed the airframe of the Su-17M3 and adapted it to use a similar engine to that of the export variants of the MiG-23, in this case, the Tumansky R-29BS-300 engine. The M3 variant was primarily exported to [[Su-22M3|Syria]] and Hungary, where they served a long and fruitful life. The Hungarian People's Republic acquired 12 single-seater Su-22M3s and three dual-seat trainer Su-22UM3s in 1983 for the Hungarian Air Force. When the Hungarian People's Republic reformed into Hungary after the dissolution of the USSR in 1991, the Hungarian Air Force found itself with 10 single-seater Su-22M3s and two twin-seat trainer Su-22UM3 (as two single seaters and one trainer had been lost in accidents previously). These aircraft served in reserve backlines until 1997, when they were withdrawn and retired. While the Hungarian Fitters never saw the amount of combat that the Syrian ones did at first, Hungary eventually sold some of their Su-22M3s to Syria sometime in the late '90s, as Syria was looking to replenish some of their Su-22 losses. These Su-22M3s would be upgraded with more KDS-12 flare dispensers in Syrian service.
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The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is an Italian strike aircraft introduced in [[Update "Alpha Strike"]]. It has a Battle Rating of 11.0 (AB), 10.7 (RB Air), 10.3 (RB Ground), 10.3 (SB).
  
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The '''{{Specs|name}}''' was introduced in [[Update "Alpha Strike"]] in the Hungarian sub-tree of the Italian tech tree, and is identical to the [[Su-22M3|Syrian Su-22M3]] in the Soviet tree. The Su-22M3 uses a Tumansky R-29 engine similar to the [[MiG-23MF (Italy)|MiG-23MF]] in the same tree, and the airframe is that of the Su-17M3, featuring a new forward fuselage layout modified from a two-seat trainer variant. The Su-22M3 has enhanced payload options for the Fitter family: it can carry up to six all-aspect R-60M missiles for air-to-air combat and up to four Kh-25ML or two Kh-29L for ground striking, along with a large amount of various unguided bombs and rockets for blanket strikes and carpet bombing. Players must take caution when flying this variant of the Fitter, due to the low amount of countermeasures; 12 flares/chaff is often not enough to defend more than one threat at this battle rating, but they still make the Su-22M3 a less vulnerable target to incoming missiles when conserved correctly. All in all, the Su-22M3 provides a nice backbone of support to the Italian tech tree at this battle rating, with its high speed interdiction capabilities filling the gap of performance that the [[AMX]] can not achieve.
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The Hungarian People's Army Air Force would recieve Su-22M3s from the Soviet Union starting in 1983. They would continue to be used by Hungary until 1997, when they were withdrawn from service. This aircraft's camoflage represents Su-22M3 no.'16' of the Hungarian People's Army Air Force.
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In-game, the Hungarian Su-22M3 is located in the Hungarian sub-tree of the Italian tech tree and is identical to the Syrian [[Su-22M3|Su-22M3]] in the Soviet tree. It can carry a large variety of suspended weapons, including bombs, rockets, air-to-air missiles and powerful air-to-ground missiles. All in all, the Hungarian Su-22M3 provides a nice backbone of support to the Italian tech tree at this battle rating. With its good engine performance, armament and quick interdiction capabilities, it can perform the strike aircraft role at much higher speeds than the [[AMX]].
  
 
== General info ==
 
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== Usage in battles ==
 
== Usage in battles ==
 
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The Hungarian Su-22M3 is classified as a strike aircraft, and as such, it is recommended to use it as one. Players with experience flying other Su-22 variants will be mostly familiar with this aircraft's performance.
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This version uses a Tumansky R-29 engine, similar to the ones used in the [[MiG-23MF (Italy)|MiG-23MF]], and the airframe is that of the Su-17M3, featuring a new forward fuselage layout modified from a two-seat trainer variant. The Hungarian Su-22M3 has enhanced payload options for the Su-22 family: it can carry up to six all-aspect R-60M missiles for air-to-air combat and up to four Kh-25ML or two Kh-29L for ground striking, along with a large amount of various unguided bombs and rockets for blanket strikes and carpet bombing.  
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Players should take caution when flying this aircraft due to its low amount of countermeasures; 12 flares/chaff is often not enough to defend against more than one threat at this Battle Rating, but they can still make the Hungarian Su-22M3 a less vulnerable target to incoming missiles when conserved correctly.
  
 
=== Pros and cons ===
 
=== Pros and cons ===
 
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* High speed and energy retention
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* Large selection of suspended weapons
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* Powerful air-to-ground missiles
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* Variable sweep wings increase maneuverability at lower speeds
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* Afterburning engine
  
 
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* Sluggish maneuverability at low airspeeds
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* Low countermeasure capacity
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* Large target
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* Afterburner can significantly deplete fuel reserves, especially if fuel is set to minimum
  
 
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== History ==
 
== History ==
 
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The Su-22M3 was an export variant of the Su-17 strike aircraft developed by the Soviet Union. Used by different nations around the globe, the Su-22M3 variant employed the airframe of the Su-17M3 and adapted it to use a similar engine to that of the export variants of the MiG-23, in this case, the Tumansky R-29BS-300 engine. The M3 variant was primarily exported to [[Su-22M3|Syria]] and Hungary, where they served a long and fruitful life.  
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The Hungarian People's Republic acquired 12 single-seater Su-22M3s and three dual-seat trainer Su-22UM3s in 1983 for the Hungarian Air Force. When the Hungarian People's Republic reformed into Hungary after the dissolution of the USSR in 1991, the Hungarian Air Force found itself with 10 single-seater Su-22M3s and two twin-seat trainer Su-22UM3 (as two single seaters and one trainer had been lost in accidents previously). These aircraft served in reserve backlines until 1997, when they were withdrawn and retired.
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While Hungarian Su-22s never saw the amount of combat that the Syrian ones did at first, Hungary eventually sold some of their Su-22M3s to Syria sometime in the late 1990s, as Syria was looking to replenish some of their Su-22 losses. These Su-22M3s would be upgraded with more KDS-12 flare dispensers in Syrian service.
  
 
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== External links ==

Revision as of 05:00, 5 July 2024

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This page is about the strike aircraft Su-22M3 (Italy). For other versions, see Su-17/22 (Family).
◔Su-22M3
su_22m3_hungary.png
GarageImage Su-22M3 (Italy).jpg
◔Su-22M3
Italy flag.png Italy
VII Rank
Battle rating:
AB RB SB
11.7 11.3 11.0
Class:
Research:260 000 Specs-Card-Exp.png
Purchase:710 000 Specs-Card-Lion.png
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Description

The ◔Su-22M3 is an Italian strike aircraft introduced in Update "Alpha Strike". It has a Battle Rating of 11.0 (AB), 10.7 (RB Air), 10.3 (RB Ground), 10.3 (SB).

The Hungarian People's Army Air Force would recieve Su-22M3s from the Soviet Union starting in 1983. They would continue to be used by Hungary until 1997, when they were withdrawn from service. This aircraft's camoflage represents Su-22M3 no.'16' of the Hungarian People's Army Air Force.

In-game, the Hungarian Su-22M3 is located in the Hungarian sub-tree of the Italian tech tree and is identical to the Syrian Su-22M3 in the Soviet tree. It can carry a large variety of suspended weapons, including bombs, rockets, air-to-air missiles and powerful air-to-ground missiles. All in all, the Hungarian Su-22M3 provides a nice backbone of support to the Italian tech tree at this battle rating. With its good engine performance, armament and quick interdiction capabilities, it can perform the strike aircraft role at much higher speeds than the AMX.

General info

Flight performance

Air brakes
Allows you to dramatically reduce the flight speed by releasing special flaps
Drogue parachute
Reduces braking distance when landing on any runway
Max speed
at 11 000 m2 232 km/h
Turn time27 s
Max altitude19 500 m
EngineSaturn R-29BS-300
Type
Cooling systemAir
Take-off weight19 t

Describe how the aircraft behaves in the air. Speed, manoeuvrability, acceleration and allowable loads - these are the most important characteristics of the vehicle.

Characteristics Max speed
(km/h at _,___ m) 		Max altitude
(metres) 		Turn time
(seconds) 		Rate of climb
(metres/second) 		Take-off run
(metres)
AB RB AB RB AB RB
Stock ___ ___ 19500 __._ __._ __._ __._ ___
Upgraded ___ ___ __._ __._ __._ __._

Details

Features
Combat flaps Take-off flaps Landing flaps Air brakes Arrestor gear Drogue chute
_ _ _ _ _ _
Limits
Wings (km/h) Gear (km/h) Flaps (km/h) Max Static G
Combat Take-off Landing + -
0 630 ___ ___ ___ ~__ ~__
Optimal velocities (km/h)
Ailerons Rudder Elevators Radiator
< ___ < ___ < ___ -

Engine performance

Engine Aircraft mass
Engine name Number Basic mass Wing loading (full fuel)
_____ _ _,___ kg ___ kg/m2
Engine characteristics Mass with fuel (no weapons load) Max Gross
Weight
Weight (each) Type _m fuel __m fuel __m fuel
___ kg ___ _,___ kg _,___ kg _,___ kg _,___ kg
Maximum engine thrust @ 0 m (RB/SB) Thrust to weight ratio @ 0 m (___%/WEP)
Condition 100% ___%/WEP _m fuel __m fuel __m fuel MGW
Stationary ___ kgf ___ kgf _.__ _.__ _.__ _.__
Optimal ___ kgf
(_ km/h) 		___ kgf
(_ km/h) 		_.__ _.__ _.__ _.__

Survivability and armour

Flares/Chaff
Aircraft countermeasures to distract IR and radar-guided missiles and also AA radar
Crew1 person
Speed of destruction
Structural0 km/h
Gear630 km/h

Examine the survivability of the aircraft. Note how vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention the vulnerability of other critical aircraft systems.

Modifications and economy

Repair costBasic → Reference
AB3 213 → 4 707 Sl icon.png
RB8 225 → 12 049 Sl icon.png
SB9 723 → 14 244 Sl icon.png
Total cost of modifications228 000 Rp icon.png
352 000 Sl icon.png
Talisman cost2 800 Ge icon.png
Crew training200 000 Sl icon.png
Experts710 000 Sl icon.png
Aces2 800 Ge icon.png
Research Aces1 080 000 Rp icon.png
Reward for battleAB / RB / SB
80 / 300 / 600 % Sl icon.png
232 / 232 / 232 % Rp icon.png
Modifications
Flight performance Survivability Weaponry
Mods jet compressor.png
Compressor
Research:
6 500 Rp icon.png
Cost:
10 000 Sl icon.png
320 Ge icon.png
Mods booster.png
New boosters
Research:
7 300 Rp icon.png
Cost:
11 000 Sl icon.png
360 Ge icon.png
Mods aerodinamic wing.png
Wings repair
Research:
9 400 Rp icon.png
Cost:
15 000 Sl icon.png
460 Ge icon.png
Mods jet engine.png
Engine
Research:
15 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
23 000 Sl icon.png
740 Ge icon.png
Mods aerodinamic fuse.png
Fuselage repair
Research:
6 500 Rp icon.png
Cost:
10 000 Sl icon.png
320 Ge icon.png
Mods armor frame.png
Airframe
Research:
7 300 Rp icon.png
Cost:
11 000 Sl icon.png
360 Ge icon.png
Mods g suit.png
G-suit
Research:
9 400 Rp icon.png
Cost:
15 000 Sl icon.png
460 Ge icon.png
Mods armor cover.png
Cover
Research:
15 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
23 000 Sl icon.png
740 Ge icon.png
Mods ammo.png
NR_30_belt_pack
Research:
6 500 Rp icon.png
Cost:
10 000 Sl icon.png
320 Ge icon.png
Mod arrow 0.png
Mods pilon bomb.png
FAB-250
Research:
6 500 Rp icon.png
Cost:
10 000 Sl icon.png
320 Ge icon.png
Mod arrow 0.png
Mods heli false thermal targets.png
Flares/Chaff
Research:
6 500 Rp icon.png
Cost:
10 000 Sl icon.png
320 Ge icon.png
Mods pilon block rocket.png
B-8M1
Research:
6 500 Rp icon.png
Cost:
10 000 Sl icon.png
320 Ge icon.png
Mod arrow 0.png
Mods napalm fire bomb.png
ZB-500
Research:
6 500 Rp icon.png
Cost:
10 000 Sl icon.png
320 Ge icon.png
Mods weapon.png
NR_30_new_gun
Research:
7 300 Rp icon.png
Cost:
11 000 Sl icon.png
360 Ge icon.png
Mods pilon bomb.png
FAB-500
Research:
7 300 Rp icon.png
Cost:
11 000 Sl icon.png
360 Ge icon.png
Mods air to air missile.png
R-60
Research:
7 300 Rp icon.png
Cost:
11 000 Sl icon.png
360 Ge icon.png
Mod arrow 0.png
Mods pilon rocket.png
S-24
Research:
7 300 Rp icon.png
Cost:
11 000 Sl icon.png
360 Ge icon.png
Mod arrow 0.png
Mods agm missile.png
Kh-23M
Research:
7 300 Rp icon.png
Cost:
11 000 Sl icon.png
360 Ge icon.png
Mod arrow 0.png
Mods gunpods.png
Gun pod SPPU-22-01
Research:
9 400 Rp icon.png
Cost:
15 000 Sl icon.png
460 Ge icon.png
Mod arrow 0.png
Mods air to air missile.png
R-60MK
Research:
9 400 Rp icon.png
Cost:
15 000 Sl icon.png
460 Ge icon.png
Mods pilon rocket.png
S-25
Research:
9 400 Rp icon.png
Cost:
15 000 Sl icon.png
460 Ge icon.png
Mods agm missile.png
Kh-25
Research:
9 400 Rp icon.png
Cost:
15 000 Sl icon.png
460 Ge icon.png
Mod arrow 0.png
Mods ammo.png
ns23_belt_pack
Research:
15 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
23 000 Sl icon.png
740 Ge icon.png
Mods jet engine extinguisher.png
EFS
Research:
15 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
23 000 Sl icon.png
740 Ge icon.png
40px
Kh-29L
Research:
15 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
23 000 Sl icon.png
740 Ge icon.png

Armaments

Ballistic Computer
CCIP (Guns) CCIP (Rockets) CCIP (Bombs) CCRP (Bombs) EEGS
Icon GreenCheckmark.png Icon GreenCheckmark.png Icon GreenCheckmark.png Icon GreenCheckmark.png Icon RedXCross.png

Offensive armament

Main article: NR-30 (30 mm)

The Su-22M3 (Italy) is armed with:

  • 2 x 30 mm NR-30 cannons, wing root-mounted (80 rpg = 160 total)
  • 12 x large calibre countermeasures

Suspended armament

The Su-22M3 (Italy) can be outfitted with the following ordnance:

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Hardpoints Su-22UM3K (Germany).png
23 mm GSh-23L cannons (250 rpg) 1 1
100 kg OFAB-100 bombs 5 1 4 4 1 5
250 kg OFAB-250sv bombs 1 1 3 3 1 1
250 kg OFAB-250Sh bombs 1 1 3 3 1 1
500 kg FAB-500M-62 bombs 1 1 2 2 1 1
500 kg FAB-500Sh bombs 1 1 2 2 1 1
ZB-500 incendiary bombs 1 1 1 1
S-3K rockets 7 7 7 7
S-8KO rockets 20 20 20 20
S-24B rockets 1 1 1 1 1 1
S-25O rockets 1 1
Kh-23M missiles 1* 1*
Kh-25ML missiles 1 1 1 1
Kh-29L missiles 1 1
R-60 missiles 1 2 2 1
R-60MK missiles 1 2 2 1
S-25L missiles 1 1
Delta-NG targeting pod 1*
820 l drop tanks 1 1 1 1
* The Delta-NG targeting pod must be carried when equipping Kh-23M missiles
Default weapon presets
  • 4 x 820 l drop tanks
  • 2 x R-60 missiles
  • 6 x R-60 missiles
  • 6 x R-60MK missiles
  • 28 x S-3K rockets
  • 80 x S-8KO rockets
  • 6 x S-24B rockets
  • 2 x S-25O rockets
  • 2 x S-25L missiles
  • 2 x Kh-23M missiles
  • 4 x Kh-25ML missiles
  • 2 x Kh-29L missiles
  • 20 x 100 kg OFAB-100 bombs (2,000 kg total)
  • 10 x 250 kg OFAB-250sv bombs (2,500 kg total)
  • 8 x 500 kg FAB-500M-62 bombs (4,000 kg total)
  • 10 x 250 kg OFAB-250Sh bombs (2,500 kg total)
  • 8 x 500 kg FAB-500Sh bombs (4,000 kg total)
  • 4 x ZB-500 incendiary bombs
  • 2 x 23 mm GSh-23L cannons (250 rpg = 500 total)

Usage in battles

The Hungarian Su-22M3 is classified as a strike aircraft, and as such, it is recommended to use it as one. Players with experience flying other Su-22 variants will be mostly familiar with this aircraft's performance.

This version uses a Tumansky R-29 engine, similar to the ones used in the MiG-23MF, and the airframe is that of the Su-17M3, featuring a new forward fuselage layout modified from a two-seat trainer variant. The Hungarian Su-22M3 has enhanced payload options for the Su-22 family: it can carry up to six all-aspect R-60M missiles for air-to-air combat and up to four Kh-25ML or two Kh-29L for ground striking, along with a large amount of various unguided bombs and rockets for blanket strikes and carpet bombing.

Players should take caution when flying this aircraft due to its low amount of countermeasures; 12 flares/chaff is often not enough to defend against more than one threat at this Battle Rating, but they can still make the Hungarian Su-22M3 a less vulnerable target to incoming missiles when conserved correctly.

Pros and cons

Pros:

  • High speed and energy retention
  • Large selection of suspended weapons
  • Powerful air-to-ground missiles
  • Variable sweep wings increase maneuverability at lower speeds
  • Afterburning engine

Cons:

  • Sluggish maneuverability at low airspeeds
  • Low countermeasure capacity
  • Large target
  • Afterburner can significantly deplete fuel reserves, especially if fuel is set to minimum

History

The Su-22M3 was an export variant of the Su-17 strike aircraft developed by the Soviet Union. Used by different nations around the globe, the Su-22M3 variant employed the airframe of the Su-17M3 and adapted it to use a similar engine to that of the export variants of the MiG-23, in this case, the Tumansky R-29BS-300 engine. The M3 variant was primarily exported to Syria and Hungary, where they served a long and fruitful life.

The Hungarian People's Republic acquired 12 single-seater Su-22M3s and three dual-seat trainer Su-22UM3s in 1983 for the Hungarian Air Force. When the Hungarian People's Republic reformed into Hungary after the dissolution of the USSR in 1991, the Hungarian Air Force found itself with 10 single-seater Su-22M3s and two twin-seat trainer Su-22UM3 (as two single seaters and one trainer had been lost in accidents previously). These aircraft served in reserve backlines until 1997, when they were withdrawn and retired.

While Hungarian Su-22s never saw the amount of combat that the Syrian ones did at first, Hungary eventually sold some of their Su-22M3s to Syria sometime in the late 1990s, as Syria was looking to replenish some of their Su-22 losses. These Su-22M3s would be upgraded with more KDS-12 flare dispensers in Syrian service.

Media

Skins

See also

Related development

External links


Sukhoi Design Bureau (Сухого Опытное конструкторское бюро)
Jet fighters  Su-9 · Su-11
Su-27  Su-27 · Su-27SM
Strike aircraft 
Su-2  BB-1 · Su-2 (M-82) · Su-2 MV-5 · Su-2 TSS-1
Su-6  Su-6 · Su-6 (AM-42) · Su-6 (M-71F)
Su-7  Su-7B · Su-7BKL · Su-7BMK
Su-8  Su-8
Su-17  Su-17M2 · Su-17M4 · Su-22M3
Su-24  Su-24M
Su-25  Su-25 · Su-25BM · Su-25K · Su-25T · Su-25SM3 · Su-39
Su-34  Su-34
Export  ◊Su-22UM3K · ◔Su-22M3 · ◊Su-22M4 · ◄Su-22M4 WTD61
  J-11*
  *CKD and SKD kits assembled by Shenyang Aircraft Corporation

Italy jet aircraft
Aerfer  Sagittario 2 · Ariete
Fiat  G.91 pre-serie · G.91 R/1 · G.91 R/4 (Portugal) · G.91 Y · G.91 YS
AMX International  AMX · AMX A-1A (Brazil)
Panavia  Tornado ADV · ▄Tornado IDS · ▄Tornado IDS (1995)
  Foreign:
Vampire  Vampire FB 52A
F-84  ▄F-84F · ▄F-84G-21-RE
F-86  CL-13 Mk.4 · ▄F-86K
F-104  ▄F-104G · F-104S · ▄F-104S TAF (Turkey) · F-104S.ASA
F-16  ▄F-16A ADF
AV-8  ▄AV-8B Plus
Hungary 
Mikoyan-Gurevich  ◔MiG-15bis · ◔MiG-17PF · ◔MiG-21MF · ◔MiG-21bis-SAU · ◔MiG-23MF · ◔MiG-29
Ilyushin  ◔IL-28
Sukhoi  ◔Su-22M3
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