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.
Dassault Mirage I / MD-550 Mystère Delta Combat profile drawing
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.
Sukhoi Su-15 Flagon Combat profile drawing
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.