Su-15 Flagon vs Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot

Soviet interceptor jet, notable for its Cold War service, involved notably in significant incidents such as Korean Air Lines Flight 007.
Picture of Su-15 Flagon
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
Soviet interceptor, operational during the Cold War, renowned for deployments in the Defense of the USSR.
Picture of Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot
Origin country 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Sukhoi
First flight 20 June 1958
Year introduced 1959
Number produced 1150 units
Average unit price $5 million
Wing area 34.8 m² ◉
Wingspan 10.9 m â—‰
Height 4.8 m
Length 16.5 m â—‰
Maximum speed 1971 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,380 km
Service ceiling 17,678 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 13,000 kg
Empty weight 7,956 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 4,853 kgf â—‰
Profile drawing of Sukhoi Su-15 Flagon
Wing area 26.3 m² ◉
Wingspan 8.4 m â—‰
Height -- m
Length 16.7 m â—‰
Maximum speed 2135 km/h â—‰
Operational range -- km
Service ceiling 16,800 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight -- kg
Empty weight 8,750 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 9,060 kgf â—‰
Profile drawing of Sukhoi Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Su-15 Flagon or Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot?
The Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot is faster with a maximum speed of 2,135 km/h compared to the Su-15 Flagon's 1,971 km/h, a difference of 164 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Su-15 Flagon or Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot?
The Su-15 Flagon has a longer range at 1,380 km compared to the Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the Su-15 Flagon or Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot?
The Su-15 Flagon has a higher service ceiling at 17,678 meters (57,998 ft) compared to the Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot's 16,800 meters (55,118 ft).
Which is heavier, the Su-15 Flagon or Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot?
The Su-15 Flagon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,000 kg compared to the Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the Su-15 Flagon or Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot?
The Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot is longer at 16.7 meters compared to the Su-15 Flagon's 16.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Su-15 Flagon or Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot?
The Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot is more expensive at approximately $5.0 million per unit compared to the Su-15 Flagon at $4.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Su-15 Flagon or Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot?
The Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot entered service first in 1959, 8 years before the Su-15 Flagon which entered service in 1967.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Su-15 Flagon or Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot?
The Su-15 Flagon has been produced in greater numbers with 1,290 units compared to 1,150 units of the Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot.