A Peruvian Su-22 in display with its armament. (Photo: Via the author.) At the beginning of the following year, 19 officers and 56 NCOs of the Fuerza Aérea del Perú -FAP- (Peruvian Air Force), traveled in absolute secrecy to the Military Aeronautical Institute (IMAK) in Krasnoyarsk, to be qualified as operators of the Su-22 system.
What happened to the Su-22 in the Gulf War?
In 1991, during the Gulf War, Iraqi Su-22’s saw limited active service because the Iraqi regime distrusted the Air Force. On 7 February 1991, two Su-20/22 and one Su-7 were shot down by USAF F-15C using AIM-7 air to air missiles when the IQAF was moving its aircraft to Iran.
How many Su-22 m3 Jets did Peru buy in 1979?
The peruvian government purchased 18 jets more in 1979; these were 16 Su-22M Fitter J (the Su-17M3’s export version) and three two-seater Su-22M Fitter G, which began arriving in the country during the first weeks of the following year.
What happened to the Iranian Su-22M4 and Syrian Su- 22m4?
The Syrian armed forces in 1984 and after entered into service about 50 Su-22M and Su-22M4 and at least six training Su-22Us. The fate of the Iranian Su-22 was unknown, but it seemed unlikely that they could make flights.
How many pilots does it take to train a Su-22?
The first class of aviators qualified on the Su-22 -trained in Peru- was composed of six 2nd lieutenants, four lieutenants, four captains and four Majors. In 1978 the Escuadrón Aéreo No. 111 (111 Air Squadron) had 32 “Fitter’ qualified pilots, allowing the unit to conduct its first “Impala” exercise, with the participation of the Army and the Navy.
What was the main mission of the Su-22?
The main mission for the Su-22s was to harass enemy emplacements at the Cordillera del Condor, in daylight sorties using FAB-250 bombs.
