Su-22 M3 Fitter H air superiority delta wing

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The Su-22 M3 Fitter H, a dedicated export variant of the Soviet Su-17M3 strike aircraft, was primarily used by Cold War-era client states and Soviet allies for ground-attack missions. Key operators included Syria, Libya, Iraq, Poland, Hungary, Angola, Peru, and Vietnam, often deployed in regional conflicts.
 
Key Areas of Operation and Conflict:
Syria: Employed heavily during the 1982 Lebanese War against Israeli forces and later in the Syrian Civil War against rebel forces.
Libya: Operated during the 1981 Gulf of Sidra incident, where two were shot down by U.S. F-14s.
Eastern Europe/Warsaw Pact: Poland and other Warsaw Pact nations used the Su-22 extensively for reconnaissance and strike roles. Poland was one of the last operators, with the type serving for over 40 years.
Other Operators: Used by Peru, Angola, Iraq, Iran, and Vietnam. 
 
Technical Highlights:
The M3 variant was notable for utilizing the Tumansky R-29BS-300 engine, similar to those used in export MiG-23s. It featured improved navigation and targeting systems, including a laser seeker in the nose cone, and could carry a wide range of Soviet guided and unguided air-to-ground ordnance, including Kh-23, Kh-25, and Kh-29 missiles.