| Su-7 | |
|---|---|
| Role | Fighter-bomber/Ground-attack |
| Manufacturer | Sukhoi OKB |
| Produced | 1957-1972 |
| Users | Soviet Air Force |
| Status | Retired |
A Sukhoi Su-7BKL taking off.
The Sukhoi Su-7 (Russian: Сухой Су-7) was a swept wing, supersonic fighter aircraft developed by the Soviet Union in 1955. Originally, it was designed as tactical, low-level dogfighter, but was not successful in this role. On the other hand, the soon-introduced Su-7B series became the main Soviet fighter-bomber and ground-attack aircraft of the 1960s. The Su-7 was rugged in its simplicity but its shortcomings included short range and low weapon load.