Su-15 Flagon vs Tornado
The Su-15 Flagon and the Tornado are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Sukhoi and Panavia respectively. Top speed is 1,971 km/h for the Su-15 Flagon vs 2,420 km/h for the Tornado. The Su-15 Flagon has an operational range of 1,380 km vs 3,148 km for the Tornado. The Su-15 Flagon operates at altitudes up to 17,678 m compared to 15,240 m for the Tornado. At 28,000 kg MTOW, the Tornado is 2.2x the Su-15 Flagon's 13,000 kg. The Su-15 Flagon has been produced in 1,290 units vs 990 for the Tornado. Unit cost is $4M for the Su-15 Flagon vs $35M for the Tornado. The Su-15 Flagon first flew 12 years before the Tornado (1962 vs 1974).
| 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 |
| European multirole combat aircraft, renowned for operational history in Gulf War and Balkans conflict. | |
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| Origin country | 🇩🇪 Germany 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇮🇹 Italy |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Panavia |
| First flight | 14 August 1974 |
| Year introduced | 1980 |
| Number produced | 990 units |
| Average unit price | $35 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 | 26.6 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 13.9 m â—‰ |
| Height | 6.0 m â—‰ |
| Length | 16.7 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 2420 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 3,148 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 15,240 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 28,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 13,890 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 8,936 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Su-15 Flagon or Tornado?
The Tornado is faster with a maximum speed of 2,420 km/h compared to the Su-15 Flagon's 1,971 km/h, a difference of 449 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Su-15 Flagon or Tornado?
The Tornado has a longer range at 3,148 km compared to the Su-15 Flagon's 1,380 km.
Which can fly higher, the Su-15 Flagon or Tornado?
The Su-15 Flagon has a higher service ceiling at 17,678 meters (57,998 ft) compared to the Tornado's 15,240 meters (50,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Su-15 Flagon or Tornado?
The Tornado has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 28,000 kg compared to the Su-15 Flagon's 13,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Su-15 Flagon or Tornado?
The Tornado 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 Tornado?
The Tornado is more expensive at approximately $35 million per unit compared to the Su-15 Flagon at $4.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Su-15 Flagon or Tornado?
The Su-15 Flagon entered service first in 1967, 13 years before the Tornado which entered service in 1980.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Su-15 Flagon or Tornado?
The Su-15 Flagon has been produced in greater numbers with 1,290 units compared to 990 units of the Tornado.