Su-15 Flagon vs Tu-128 Fiddler
| 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 |
| Soviet interceptor, operational from 1961-1992, notably deployed for long-range patrols and defense against strategic bombers. | |
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| 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 | 34.8 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 |
| 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—‰ |
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| 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 | -- km |
| Service ceiling | 18,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 40,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 24,500 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 13,598 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Su-15 Flagon or Tu-128 Fiddler?
The Su-15 Flagon is faster with a maximum speed of 1,971 km/h compared to the Tu-128 Fiddler's 1,740 km/h, a difference of 231 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Su-15 Flagon or Tu-128 Fiddler?
The Su-15 Flagon has a longer range at 1,380 km compared to the Tu-128 Fiddler's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the Su-15 Flagon or Tu-128 Fiddler?
The Tu-128 Fiddler 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 Tu-128 Fiddler?
The Tu-128 Fiddler has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 40,000 kg compared to the Su-15 Flagon's 13,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Su-15 Flagon or Tu-128 Fiddler?
The Tu-128 Fiddler is longer at 27.2 meters compared to the Su-15 Flagon's 16.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Su-15 Flagon or Tu-128 Fiddler?
The Tu-128 Fiddler is more expensive at approximately $7.0 million per unit compared to the Su-15 Flagon at $4.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Su-15 Flagon or Tu-128 Fiddler?
The Tu-128 Fiddler entered service first in 1963, 4 years before the Su-15 Flagon which entered service in 1967.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Su-15 Flagon or Tu-128 Fiddler?
The Su-15 Flagon has been produced in greater numbers with 1,290 units compared to 198 units of the Tu-128 Fiddler.