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English Electric Lightning vs Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot

English Electric Lightning vs Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot at a glance — top speed 2,414 vs 2,135 km/h, range 1,482 vs 1,800 km, built 337 vs 1,150 units.

Specifications
English Electric Lightning Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer English Electric Sukhoi
First flight 4 August 1954 24 June 1956
Year introduced 1960 1959
Number produced 337 units 1150 units
Average unit price $2 million $5 million
Wing area 44.1 m² 26.3 m²
Wingspan 10.6 m 8.4 m
Height 6.0 m -- m
Length 16.8 m 16.7 m
Maximum speed 2414 km/h 2135 km/h
Operational range 1,482 km 1,800 km
Service ceiling 16,459 m 16,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 20,752 kg -- kg
Empty weight 14,092 kg 8,750 kg
Total thrust 2 x 7,421 kgf 1 x 9,060 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the English Electric Lightning or Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot?
The English Electric Lightning is faster with a maximum speed of 2,414 km/h compared to the Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot's 2,135 km/h, a difference of 279 km/h.
Which has longer range, the English Electric Lightning or Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot?
The Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot has a longer range at 1,800 km compared to the English Electric Lightning's 1,482 km.
Which can fly higher, the English Electric Lightning 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 English Electric Lightning's 16,459 meters (53,999 ft).
Which is heavier, the English Electric Lightning or Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot?
The English Electric Lightning has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 20,752 kg compared to the Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the English Electric Lightning or Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot?
The English Electric Lightning is longer at 16.8 meters compared to the Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot's 16.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the English Electric Lightning 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 English Electric Lightning at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the English Electric Lightning or Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot?
The Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot entered service first in 1959, 1 years before the English Electric Lightning which entered service in 1960.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the English Electric Lightning or Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot?
The Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot has been produced in greater numbers with 1,150 units compared to 337 units of the English Electric Lightning.