Su-11 Fishpot vs Tu-128 Fiddler

Overview

The Su-11 Fishpot and the Tu-128 Fiddler are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Sukhoi and Tupolev respectively.

Top speed is 2,340 km/h for the Su-11 Fishpot vs 1,740 km/h for the Tu-128 Fiddler. The Su-11 Fishpot has an operational range of 500 km vs 2,565 km for the Tu-128 Fiddler. The Su-11 Fishpot operates at altitudes up to 18,000 m compared to 18,000 m for the Tu-128 Fiddler. At 40,000 kg MTOW, the Tu-128 Fiddler is 2.9x the Su-11 Fishpot's 13,986 kg.

The Su-11 Fishpot has been produced in 108 units vs 198 for the Tu-128 Fiddler.

Soviet interceptor aircraft, developed in the early 1960s, used for high-altitude air defense during the Cold War.
Sukhoi Su-11 Fishpot Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Sukhoi
First flight 1 January 1961
Year introduced 1964
Number produced 108 units
Average unit price --
Soviet interceptor, operational from 1961-1992, notably deployed for long-range patrols and defense against strategic bombers.
Tupolev Tu-128 Fiddler Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Tupolev
First flight 18 March 1961
Year introduced 1963
Number produced 198 units
Average unit price $7 million
Wing area 34.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 8.5 m â—‰
Height 4.7 m â—‰
Length 18.2 m â—‰
Maximum speed 2340 km/h â—‰
Operational range 500 km â—‰
Service ceiling 18,000 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 13,986 kg â—‰
Empty weight 8,562 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 99 kN â—‰
Wing area 80.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 18.1 m â—‰
Height 7.0 m â—‰
Length 27.2 m â—‰
Maximum speed 1740 km/h â—‰
Operational range 2,565 km â—‰
Service ceiling 18,000 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 40,000 kg â—‰
Empty weight 24,500 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 6,799 kgf â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Su-11 Fishpot or Tu-128 Fiddler?
The Su-11 Fishpot is faster with a maximum speed of 2,340 km/h compared to the Tu-128 Fiddler's 1,740 km/h, a difference of 600 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Su-11 Fishpot or Tu-128 Fiddler?
The Tu-128 Fiddler has a longer range at 2,565 km compared to the Su-11 Fishpot's 500 km.
Which can fly higher, the Su-11 Fishpot or Tu-128 Fiddler?
The Tu-128 Fiddler has a higher service ceiling at 18,000 meters (59,055 ft) compared to the Su-11 Fishpot's 18,000 meters (59,055 ft).
Which is heavier, the Su-11 Fishpot or Tu-128 Fiddler?
The Tu-128 Fiddler has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 40,000 kg compared to the Su-11 Fishpot's 13,986 kg.
Which is larger, the Su-11 Fishpot or Tu-128 Fiddler?
The Tu-128 Fiddler is longer at 27.2 meters compared to the Su-11 Fishpot's 18.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the Su-11 Fishpot or Tu-128 Fiddler?
The Tu-128 Fiddler entered service first in 1963, 1 years before the Su-11 Fishpot which entered service in 1964.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Su-11 Fishpot or Tu-128 Fiddler?
The Tu-128 Fiddler has been produced in greater numbers with 198 units compared to 108 units of the Su-11 Fishpot.