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Sukhoi-7 BMK (Fitter) Type S-22

Based on lessons learnt in the Sep 65 war with Pakistan, the Indian AF selected the SU-7 to fill a much felt gap in the close support and interdiction roles, hitherto carried out by the Hunters and Mystere IV As. Entering sqn service in 1968, the SU-7 finally equipped some six sqns.

In the Dec 1971 war with Pakistan, the SU-7 stood out as a close support and interdiction aircraft. Taking the brunt in the crucial armour holding battles of Chamb and Fazilka, the SU-7 also suffered the maximum casualties and damage. Zealous pilots carrying out multiple passes in a dense ack –ack and small arms environment, coupled with a modest fuel capacity led to many losses. By the end of the war, it was the aircraft with the maximum number of holes per square foot. That, many aircraft were recovered; with significant damage was a testimony to its robustness.

One aircraft was recovered with most of the tail and empennage shot away and its two tail chutes deployed and on fire. Another being recovered with most of a Pak Sabre launched AIM-9A embedded in its tail pipe. Ultimately IAF SU-7s flew a total of 2577 sorties in 14 days. Their solitary night forays deep into Pakistan even confounded (then) Col Chuck Yeager, on deputation as air advisor to Pakistan who interrogated some of our POWs. One SU-7 even shot down a ‘capping’ Pak Mig-19 whilst pulling up for a photo run over Risalwalla airfield.

The last SU-7 was finally retired in 1984. A much maligned aircraft by many ill informed ‘experts’, the SU-7 will be remembered for its sheer power, manoeuverability and punch.

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Sukhoi Trainer
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Sukhoi Trainer

A rare photograph of a two seater Sukhoi-7 U Moujik - undergoing refuelling

Date: 17 Feb 08
Views: 1243
Serial: U880
Copyright: Pushpindar Singh

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Landing at Ambala
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Landing at Ambala

Sukhoi-7 deploys tail chute after landing at Ambala . c 1979. Aircraft flown by the CO - Wg Cdr B S Raje

Date: 02 Nov 07
Views: 640
Unit: No.222 Squadron
Copyright: Rakesh Raje

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Sukhoi-7 from Bareilly
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Sukhoi-7 from Bareilly

Sukhoi-7 fighter bombers from Bareilly.This photograph is from much later on - after the 1971 war.

Date: 19 Jan 07
Views: 937
Serial: B805
Unit: No.26 Squadron
Copyright: Air Marshal S Raghavendran

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A Sukhoi-7 pilot and his aircraft
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A Sukhoi-7 pilot and his aircraft

A young pilot stands before his massive Sukhoi-7 fighter bomber. This photograph dates from the mid-70s

Date: 15 Apr 06
Views: 1813
Copyright: Indian Air Force

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Newly inducted Sukhoi-7
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Newly inducted Sukhoi-7

This Sukhoi-7 is one of the earliest inductees into the IAF. There is no tail number visible and the roundel is painted on the aft side of the fuselage instead of the nose.

Date: 22 Mar 06
Views: 1196

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Mission Accomplished
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Mission Accomplished

A hastily-camouflaged Su-7 returns home after a sortie during the 1971 Indo-Pak War

Date: 09 Feb 06
Views: 1232
Copyright: Indian Air Force

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Classic view of the Sukhoi-7
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Classic view of the Sukhoi-7

A Su-7BMK from the No.222 Squadron

Date: 09 Feb 06
Views: 937
Unit: No.222 Squadron
Copyright: Indian Air Force

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Line up at Hindon
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Line up at Hindon

A Su-7 (B-790) in the line up at Hindon Air Force Station

Date: 09 Feb 06
Views: 959
Serial: B790
Copyright: Indian Air Force

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Squadron of Sukhois
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Squadron of Sukhois

A color photo of a line up of Su-7s at Hindon AFS.

Date: 09 Feb 06
Views: 1121
Unit: No.222 Squadron
Copyright: Pushpindar Singh Chopra

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Color Profile of B817
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Color Profile of B817

Art work of a Su-7BM (B-817) from the No.32 Squadron.

Date: 09 Feb 06
Views: 1068
Serial: B817
Unit: No.32 Squadron
Copyright: Indian Air Force

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Killers of No.26
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Killers of No.26

No.26 Squadron, the 'Killers' was the first squadron to convert to the Su-7.

Date: 09 Feb 06
Views: 1173

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Su-7 Trainer with a single seater
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Su-7 Trainer with a single seater

A plain finish two-seater Su-7U Moujik alongside a single-seater Su-7 Fitter aircraft.

Date: 09 Feb 06
Views: 1147
Copyright: Pushpindar Singh Chopra

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Two Seater variant of the Su-7 - Nato Code Name: Moujik
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Two Seater variant of the Su-7 - Nato Code Name: Moujik

Close up of the tandem seating arrangement of a Sukhoi-7U Moujik trainer

Date: 09 Feb 06
Views: 1220
Serial: U876
Copyright: Indian Air Force

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Sukhoi from the Tigersharks
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Sukhoi from the Tigersharks

Su-7 from No.222 Tigersharks Squadron

Date: 09 Feb 06
Views: 1159
Unit: No.222 Squadron
Copyright: Indian Air Force

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Sukhoi-7U two seater
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Sukhoi-7U two seater

A two seat Su-7U from No.32 Thunderbirds Squadron

Date: 09 Feb 06
Views: 850
Serial: U1358
Unit: No.32 Squadron
Copyright: Indian Air Force

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Getting ready for a sortie.
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Getting ready for a sortie.

A pilot boards a Sukhoi-7

Date: 09 Feb 06
Views: 965
Serial: B836
Copyright: Indian Air Force

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In the Eastern Skies
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In the Eastern Skies

Rare color photo of a Su-7 in flight

Date: 09 Feb 06
Views: 1033
Copyright: Indian Air Force

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Last Sukhoi Squadron
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Last Sukhoi Squadron

Su-7BMKs from the No.32 Squadron

Date: 09 Feb 06
Views: 1102
Serial: B845
Unit: No.32 Squadron
Copyright: Pushpindar Singh Chopra

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Tigershark Sukhoi-7
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Tigershark Sukhoi-7

Arguably the most striking color scheme ever sported by a Su-7

Date: 09 Feb 06
Views: 1380
Serial: B845
Unit: No.32 Squadron
Copyright: Pushpindar Singh Chopra

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