Su-15 Flagon vs Su-30 Flanker-C
The Su-15 Flagon and the Su-30 Flanker-C are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Sukhoi and Sukhoi respectively. Top speed is 1,971 km/h for the Su-15 Flagon vs 2,125 km/h for the Su-30 Flanker-C. The Su-15 Flagon has an operational range of 1,380 km vs 3,000 km for the Su-30 Flanker-C. The Su-15 Flagon operates at altitudes up to 17,678 m compared to 17,500 m for the Su-30 Flanker-C. At 33,000 kg MTOW, the Su-30 Flanker-C is 2.5x the Su-15 Flagon's 13,000 kg. The Su-15 Flagon has been produced in 1,290 units vs 630 for the Su-30 Flanker-C. Unit cost is $4M for the Su-15 Flagon vs $37M for the Su-30 Flanker-C. The Su-15 Flagon first flew 27 years before the Su-30 Flanker-C (1962 vs 1989).
| 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 |
| Russian multirole fighter, renowned for deployments since the 1990s, widely used in diverse combat operations worldwide. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Sukhoi |
| First flight | 30 December 1989 |
| Year introduced | 1996 |
| Number produced | 630 units |
| Average unit price | $37 million |
| Wing area | 34.8 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 10.9 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.8 m â—‰ |
| Length | 16.5 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 1971 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,380 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 17,678 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 13,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 7,956 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 4,853 kgf â—‰ |
| Wing area | 62.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 14.7 m â—‰ |
| Height | 6.4 m â—‰ |
| Length | 21.9 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 2125 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 3,000 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 17,500 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 33,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 17,700 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 12,497 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Su-15 Flagon or Su-30 Flanker-C?
The Su-30 Flanker-C is faster with a maximum speed of 2,125 km/h compared to the Su-15 Flagon's 1,971 km/h, a difference of 154 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Su-15 Flagon or Su-30 Flanker-C?
The Su-30 Flanker-C has a longer range at 3,000 km compared to the Su-15 Flagon's 1,380 km.
Which can fly higher, the Su-15 Flagon or Su-30 Flanker-C?
The Su-15 Flagon has a higher service ceiling at 17,678 meters (57,998 ft) compared to the Su-30 Flanker-C's 17,500 meters (57,414 ft).
Which is heavier, the Su-15 Flagon or Su-30 Flanker-C?
The Su-30 Flanker-C has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 33,000 kg compared to the Su-15 Flagon's 13,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Su-15 Flagon or Su-30 Flanker-C?
The Su-30 Flanker-C is longer at 21.9 meters compared to the Su-15 Flagon's 16.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Su-15 Flagon or Su-30 Flanker-C?
The Su-30 Flanker-C is more expensive at approximately $37 million per unit compared to the Su-15 Flagon at $4.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Su-15 Flagon or Su-30 Flanker-C?
The Su-15 Flagon entered service first in 1967, 29 years before the Su-30 Flanker-C which entered service in 1996.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Su-15 Flagon or Su-30 Flanker-C?
The Su-15 Flagon has been produced in greater numbers with 1,290 units compared to 630 units of the Su-30 Flanker-C.