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Gloster Javelin vs Su-15 Flagon

Gloster Javelin vs Su-15 Flagon at a glance — top speed 1,140 vs 2,230 km/h, range 1,535 vs 1,700 km, max takeoff weight 19,579 vs 17,900 kg, built 436 vs 1,290 units.

Gloster Javelin combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Gloster Javelin
Sukhoi Su-15 Flagon combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Su-15 Flagon
Specifications
Gloster Javelin Su-15 Flagon
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Gloster Sukhoi
First flight 26 November 1951 30 May 1962
Year introduced 1956 1965
Number produced 436 units 1290 units
Average unit price -- $4 million
Wing area 86.1 m² 36.6 m²
Wingspan 15.9 m 9.4 m
Height 4.9 m 4.8 m
Length 17.3 m 19.6 m
Maximum speed 1140 km/h 2230 km/h
Operational range 1,535 km 1,700 km
Service ceiling 16,093 m 18,100 m
Max. takeoff weight 19,579 kg 17,900 kg
Empty weight 10,886 kg 10,760 kg
Total thrust 2 x 5,579 kgf 2 x 7,138 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Gloster Javelin or Su-15 Flagon?
The Su-15 Flagon is faster with a maximum speed of 2,230 km/h compared to the Gloster Javelin's 1,140 km/h, a difference of 1,090 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Gloster Javelin or Su-15 Flagon?
The Su-15 Flagon has a longer range at 1,700 km compared to the Gloster Javelin's 1,535 km.
Which can fly higher, the Gloster Javelin or Su-15 Flagon?
The Su-15 Flagon has a higher service ceiling at 18,100 meters (59,383 ft) compared to the Gloster Javelin's 16,093 meters (52,798 ft).
Which is heavier, the Gloster Javelin or Su-15 Flagon?
The Gloster Javelin has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 19,579 kg compared to the Su-15 Flagon's 17,900 kg.
Which is larger, the Gloster Javelin or Su-15 Flagon?
The Su-15 Flagon is longer at 19.6 meters compared to the Gloster Javelin's 17.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the Gloster Javelin or Su-15 Flagon?
The Gloster Javelin entered service first in 1956, 9 years before the Su-15 Flagon which entered service in 1965.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Gloster Javelin or Su-15 Flagon?
The Su-15 Flagon has been produced in greater numbers with 1,290 units compared to 436 units of the Gloster Javelin.