F-104 Starfighter vs Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot

American supersonic interceptor, notable for Cold War operations, deployed extensively by NATO and several other international air forces.
Picture of F-104 Starfighter
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Lockheed
First flight 4 March 1954
Year introduced 1958
Number produced 2578 units
Average unit price $1.4 million
Soviet interceptor, operational during the Cold War, renowned for deployments in the Defense of the USSR.
Picture of Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot
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
Wing area 18.2 m² ◉
Wingspan 6.4 m â—‰
Height 4.1 m
Length 16.7 m â—‰
Maximum speed 2500 km/h â—‰
Operational range 680 km
Service ceiling 15,240 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 13,170 kg
Empty weight 6,350 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 4,536 kgf â—‰
Profile drawing of Lockheed F-104 Starfighter
Wing area 26.3 m² ◉
Wingspan 8.4 m â—‰
Height -- m
Length 16.7 m â—‰
Maximum speed 2135 km/h â—‰
Operational range -- km
Service ceiling 16,800 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight -- kg
Empty weight 8,750 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 9,060 kgf â—‰
Profile drawing of Sukhoi Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-104 Starfighter or Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot?
The F-104 Starfighter is faster with a maximum speed of 2,500 km/h compared to the Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot's 2,135 km/h, a difference of 365 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-104 Starfighter or Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot?
The F-104 Starfighter has a longer range at 680 km compared to the Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-104 Starfighter 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-104 Starfighter's 15,240 meters (50,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-104 Starfighter or Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot?
The F-104 Starfighter has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,170 kg compared to the Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the F-104 Starfighter or Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot?
The Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot is longer at 16.7 meters compared to the F-104 Starfighter's 16.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-104 Starfighter 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-104 Starfighter at $1.4 million.
Which entered service first, the F-104 Starfighter or Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot?
The F-104 Starfighter entered service first in 1958, 1 years before the Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot which entered service in 1959.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-104 Starfighter or Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot?
The F-104 Starfighter has been produced in greater numbers with 2,578 units compared to 1,150 units of the Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot.