Mirage I / MD-550 Mystère Delta vs Su-15 Flagon
The Mirage I / MD-550 Mystère Delta and the Su-15 Flagon are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Dassault and Sukhoi respectively. Top speed is 1,700 km/h for the Mirage I / MD-550 Mystère Delta vs 1,971 km/h for the Su-15 Flagon. The Su-15 Flagon operates at altitudes up to 17,678 m compared to 14,600 m for the Mirage I / MD-550 Mystère Delta. At 13,000 kg MTOW, the Su-15 Flagon is 2.5x the Mirage I / MD-550 Mystère Delta's 5,150 kg. The Mirage I / MD-550 Mystère Delta has been produced in 1,422 units vs 1,290 for the Su-15 Flagon. Unit cost is $12M for the Mirage I / MD-550 Mystère Delta vs $4M for the Su-15 Flagon. The Mirage I / MD-550 Mystère Delta first flew 7 years before the Su-15 Flagon (1955 vs 1962).
| French experimental jet fighter from the 1950s, never deployed in combat or operational use. | |
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| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Dassault |
| First flight | 25 June 1955 |
| Year introduced | 1961 |
| Number produced | 1422 units |
| Average unit price | $12 million |
| Soviet interceptor jet, notable for its Cold War service, involved notably in significant incidents such as Korean Air Lines Flight 007. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Sukhoi |
| First flight | 30 May 1962 |
| Year introduced | 1967 |
| Number produced | 1290 units |
| Average unit price | $4 million |
| Wing area | 27.1 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 7.3 m ◉ |
| Height | -- m |
| Length | 12.8 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 1700 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | -- km |
| Service ceiling | 14,600 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 5,150 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 3,610 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 980 kgf ◉ |
| Wing area | 34.8 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 10.9 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.8 m |
| Length | 16.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 1971 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,380 km |
| Service ceiling | 17,678 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 13,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 7,956 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 4,853 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Mirage I / MD-550 Mystère Delta or Su-15 Flagon?
The Su-15 Flagon is faster with a maximum speed of 1,971 km/h compared to the Mirage I / MD-550 Mystère Delta's 1,700 km/h, a difference of 271 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Mirage I / MD-550 Mystère Delta or Su-15 Flagon?
The Su-15 Flagon has a longer range at 1,380 km compared to the Mirage I / MD-550 Mystère Delta's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the Mirage I / MD-550 Mystère Delta or Su-15 Flagon?
The Su-15 Flagon has a higher service ceiling at 17,678 meters (57,998 ft) compared to the Mirage I / MD-550 Mystère Delta's 14,600 meters (47,900 ft).
Which is heavier, the Mirage I / MD-550 Mystère Delta or Su-15 Flagon?
The Su-15 Flagon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,000 kg compared to the Mirage I / MD-550 Mystère Delta's 5,150 kg.
Which is larger, the Mirage I / MD-550 Mystère Delta or Su-15 Flagon?
The Su-15 Flagon is longer at 16.5 meters compared to the Mirage I / MD-550 Mystère Delta's 12.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Mirage I / MD-550 Mystère Delta or Su-15 Flagon?
The Mirage I / MD-550 Mystère Delta is more expensive at approximately $12 million per unit compared to the Su-15 Flagon at $4.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Mirage I / MD-550 Mystère Delta or Su-15 Flagon?
The Mirage I / MD-550 Mystère Delta entered service first in 1961, 6 years before the Su-15 Flagon which entered service in 1967.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Mirage I / MD-550 Mystère Delta or Su-15 Flagon?
The Mirage I / MD-550 Mystère Delta has been produced in greater numbers with 1,422 units compared to 1,290 units of the Su-15 Flagon.