Su-15 Flagon vs Su-37 Super Flanker
The Su-15 Flagon and the Su-37 Super Flanker are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Sukhoi and Sukhoi respectively. Top speed is 1,971 km/h for the Su-15 Flagon vs 2,494 km/h for the Su-37 Super Flanker. The Su-15 Flagon has an operational range of 1,380 km vs 3,300 km for the Su-37 Super Flanker. The Su-37 Super Flanker operates at altitudes up to 18,000 m compared to 17,678 m for the Su-15 Flagon. At 35,000 kg MTOW, the Su-37 Super Flanker is 2.7x the Su-15 Flagon's 13,000 kg. The Su-15 Flagon has been produced in 1,290 units vs 1 for the Su-37 Super Flanker. Unit cost is $4M for the Su-15 Flagon vs $70M for the Su-37 Super Flanker. The Su-15 Flagon first flew 34 years before the Su-37 Super Flanker (1962 vs 1996).
| 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, operational from mid-1990s, renowned for supermaneuverability and not largely distributed outside experimental use. | |
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| Origin country | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Sukhoi |
| First flight | 12 April 1996 |
| Year introduced | 1997 |
| Number produced | 1 units |
| Average unit price | $70 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 | 22.2 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 2494 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 3,300 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 18,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 35,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 18,500 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 7,598 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Su-15 Flagon or Su-37 Super Flanker?
The Su-37 Super Flanker is faster with a maximum speed of 2,494 km/h compared to the Su-15 Flagon's 1,971 km/h, a difference of 523 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Su-15 Flagon or Su-37 Super Flanker?
The Su-37 Super Flanker has a longer range at 3,300 km compared to the Su-15 Flagon's 1,380 km.
Which can fly higher, the Su-15 Flagon or Su-37 Super Flanker?
The Su-37 Super Flanker has a higher service ceiling at 18,000 meters (59,055 ft) compared to the Su-15 Flagon's 17,678 meters (57,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the Su-15 Flagon or Su-37 Super Flanker?
The Su-37 Super Flanker has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 35,000 kg compared to the Su-15 Flagon's 13,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Su-15 Flagon or Su-37 Super Flanker?
The Su-37 Super Flanker is longer at 22.2 meters compared to the Su-15 Flagon's 16.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Su-15 Flagon or Su-37 Super Flanker?
The Su-37 Super Flanker is more expensive at approximately $70 million per unit compared to the Su-15 Flagon at $4.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Su-15 Flagon or Su-37 Super Flanker?
The Su-15 Flagon entered service first in 1967, 30 years before the Su-37 Super Flanker which entered service in 1997.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Su-15 Flagon or Su-37 Super Flanker?
The Su-15 Flagon has been produced in greater numbers with 1,290 units compared to 1 units of the Su-37 Super Flanker.