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J-35 Draken vs Su-15 Flagon

J-35 Draken vs Su-15 Flagon at a glance — top speed 2,120 vs 2,230 km/h, range 2,750 vs 1,700 km, max takeoff weight 16,000 vs 17,900 kg, built 651 vs 1,290 units.

Saab J-35 Draken combat aircraft side profile drawing
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Sukhoi Su-15 Flagon combat aircraft side profile drawing
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Specifications
J-35 Draken Su-15 Flagon
Origin country 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Saab Sukhoi
First flight 25 October 1955 30 May 1962
Year introduced 1959 1965
Number produced 651 units 1290 units
Average unit price $2.5 million $4 million
Wing area 49.2 m² 36.6 m²
Wingspan 9.4 m 9.4 m
Height 3.9 m 4.8 m
Length 15.3 m 19.6 m
Maximum speed 2120 km/h 2230 km/h
Operational range 2,750 km 1,700 km
Service ceiling 20,000 m 18,100 m
Max. takeoff weight 16,000 kg 17,900 kg
Empty weight 7,865 kg 10,760 kg
Total thrust 1 x 7,995 kgf 2 x 7,138 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the J-35 Draken or Su-15 Flagon?
The Su-15 Flagon is faster with a maximum speed of 2,230 km/h compared to the J-35 Draken's 2,120 km/h, a difference of 110 km/h.
Which has longer range, the J-35 Draken or Su-15 Flagon?
The J-35 Draken has a longer range at 2,750 km compared to the Su-15 Flagon's 1,700 km.
Which can fly higher, the J-35 Draken or Su-15 Flagon?
The J-35 Draken has a higher service ceiling at 20,000 meters (65,616 ft) compared to the Su-15 Flagon's 18,100 meters (59,383 ft).
Which is heavier, the J-35 Draken or Su-15 Flagon?
The Su-15 Flagon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 17,900 kg compared to the J-35 Draken's 16,000 kg.
Which is larger, the J-35 Draken or Su-15 Flagon?
The Su-15 Flagon is longer at 19.6 meters compared to the J-35 Draken's 15.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the J-35 Draken or Su-15 Flagon?
The Su-15 Flagon is more expensive at approximately $4.0 million per unit compared to the J-35 Draken at $2.5 million.
Which entered service first, the J-35 Draken or Su-15 Flagon?
The J-35 Draken entered service first in 1959, 6 years before the Su-15 Flagon which entered service in 1965.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the J-35 Draken or Su-15 Flagon?
The Su-15 Flagon has been produced in greater numbers with 1,290 units compared to 651 units of the J-35 Draken.