Mińsk Mazowiecki 2024-12-06
OKB Suchoj Su-22 M 4 K nb 4605.
Supersonic fighter-bomber, with variable wing geometry.
The outbreak of the Second Cold War, in the early 80s of the 20th century, forced the Warsaw Pact countries to rearm. In Poland, the fighter aviation was equipped with MiG-23 MF aircraft, in limited quantities, and, for financial reasons, MiG-21 bis. However, the real rearmament took place in the fighter-bomber (attack) aviation. Both in terms of quality and quantity. We bought Su-22 aircraft in two versions; single-seat Su-22 M 4 K and two-seat Su-22 M 3 K. In 1985, Poland received the first, 20 and 6 units respectively. In total, we bought 90 single-seat aircraft and 20 two-seat aircraft, which together gave 110 units, or equipment for three air regiments and one squadron. A limited number of Su-22 aircraft are still used in the Polish Air Force (2023).
Su-22 M 4 K nb 4605, serial number 24605. The aircraft was built in 1985. It was the 43rd aircraft delivered to Poland. The aircraft was used in the 8th PLM-B, and since 2000, in the 8th ELT in Mirosławiec. A general overhaul was carried out on 1991-04-04. Since 2007, the plane has been out of service and still in Mirosławiec. The plane was then taken to Mińsk Mazowiecki Airport and is an exhibit there during air shows.
Written by Karol Placha Hetman