F-102 Delta Dagger vs Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot

Overview

The F-102 Delta Dagger and the Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Convair and Sukhoi respectively.

Top speed is 1,328 km/h for the F-102 Delta Dagger vs 2,135 km/h for the Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot. The F-102 Delta Dagger has an operational range of 2,170 km vs 1,350 km for the Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot. The Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot operates at altitudes up to 16,800 m compared to 16,276 m for the F-102 Delta Dagger.

The F-102 Delta Dagger has been produced in 1,000 units vs 1,150 for the Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot. Unit cost is $2.5M for the F-102 Delta Dagger vs $5M for the Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot. The F-102 Delta Dagger first flew 4 years before the Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot (1954 vs 1958).

F-102 Delta Dagger

American interceptor, operational during the Cold War, primarily deployed for combat and reconnaissance missions in the United States.
Convair F-102 Delta Dagger Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Convair
First flight 24 October 1954
Year introduced 1956
Number produced 1000 units
Average unit price $2.5 million
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Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot

Soviet interceptor, operational during the Cold War, renowned for deployments in the Defense of the USSR.
Sukhoi Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Sukhoi
First flight 20 June 1958
Year introduced 1959
Number produced 1150 units
Average unit price $5 million
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F-102 Delta Dagger

Wing area 61.5 m² ◉
Wingspan 11.6 m ◉
Height 6.5 m
Length 20.8 m ◉
Maximum speed 1328 km/h ◉
Operational range 2,170 km ◉
Service ceiling 16,276 m ◉
Max. takeoff weight 14,288 kg
Empty weight 8,777 kg ◉
Total thrust 1 x 5,307 kgf ◉

Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot

Wing area 26.3 m² ◉
Wingspan 8.4 m ◉
Height -- m
Length 16.7 m ◉
Maximum speed 2135 km/h ◉
Operational range 1,350 km ◉
Service ceiling 16,800 m ◉
Max. takeoff weight -- kg
Empty weight 8,750 kg ◉
Total thrust 1 x 9,060 kgf ◉

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-102 Delta Dagger or Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot?
The Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot is faster with a maximum speed of 2,135 km/h compared to the F-102 Delta Dagger's 1,328 km/h, a difference of 807 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-102 Delta Dagger or Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot?
The F-102 Delta Dagger has a longer range at 2,170 km compared to the Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot's 1,350 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-102 Delta Dagger or Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot?
The Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot has a higher service ceiling at 16,800 meters (55,118 ft) compared to the F-102 Delta Dagger's 16,276 meters (53,398 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-102 Delta Dagger or Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot?
The F-102 Delta Dagger has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 14,288 kg compared to the Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the F-102 Delta Dagger or Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot?
The F-102 Delta Dagger is longer at 20.8 meters compared to the Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot's 16.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-102 Delta Dagger or Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot?
The Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot is more expensive at approximately $5.0 million per unit compared to the F-102 Delta Dagger at $2.5 million.
Which entered service first, the F-102 Delta Dagger or Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot?
The F-102 Delta Dagger entered service first in 1956, 3 years before the Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot which entered service in 1959.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-102 Delta Dagger or Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot?
The Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot has been produced in greater numbers with 1,150 units compared to 1,000 units of the F-102 Delta Dagger.

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