Sukhoi gave export versions of the Su-17 the designations Su-20 and Su-22. This retired Soviet Su-17 is pictured carrying an air-to-surface missile and rocket pods. All Fitters have been withdrawn from the front-line by Russia, though some may still be active as chase aircraft with the State Flight Test Centre at Akhtubinsk.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Сухой Су-17М3 / Су-22М - РоссияRussia - 1976

Peru was the only country in Latin America to operate Fitters. This air force was forced to ground its Su-22s in 2006 due to the crash of its last two-seat trainer, thus ending pilot training on the type.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Сухой Су-17М3 / Су-22М - РоссияRussia - 1976

Two countries operate the Fitter in Africa - Angola and Libya. Pictured is an Su-22 belonging to the Libyan Arab Air Force which is based, along with the rest of the country's Fitter fleet, at Ghurdabiyah.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Сухой Су-17М3 / Су-22М - РоссияRussia - 1976

Sukhoi's decision to design variable geometry wings for the Su-17, -20 and -22 versions of the Fitter after the Su-7 gave the aircraft improved field performance. The aircraft was the first to use this wing design in the Soviet inventory. These two East German Air Force Fitters have their wings swept forward for low speed flight.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Сухой Су-17М4 - РоссияRussia - 1980

A Polish Air Force Su-22M-4 being serviced in preparation for its next sortie. The Fitter family can trace its heritage back to the Su-7, which first flew in 1955.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Сухой Су-17М4 - РоссияRussia - 1980

During the Cold War, in addition to the USSR, the Warsaw Pact nations of Bulgaria, Czechoslovakia, Hungary, Poland and East Germany all operated Fitters. Pictured is an East German Air Force Su-22. Today, the only Su-22s flying in Europe belong to the Polish Air Force.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Сухой Су-17М4 - РоссияRussia - 1980

The cockpit of a Polish Air Force Su-22. To be able to operate alongside NATO forces Polish Fitters have received a number of modifications which include new radio equipment, transponder, GPS, IFF, ILS and VOR. Some were also given a TACAN receiver.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Сухой Су-17М4 - РоссияRussia - 1980

Sukhoi Su-22M4

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Сухой Су-17М4 - РоссияRussia - 1980

Rolling to the end of the RAF Coltishall's runway in 2004, with its brake ’chute billowing behind it during a squadron exchange with 41 Sqn Jaguars is a Polish Air Force Su-22UM-3K two-seat trainer. Due to the lack of forward vision afforded to the pilot in the rear cockpit, a periscope (which can be seen raised in this photo) was used.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Сухой Су-17УМ - РоссияRussia - 1975

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Сухой Су-17УМ - РоссияRussia - 1975