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Su-15 Flagon vs Tu-128 Fiddler

Su-15 Flagon vs Tu-128 Fiddler at a glance — top speed 2,230 vs 1,665 km/h, range 1,700 vs 2,565 km, max takeoff weight 17,900 vs 43,000 kg, built 1,290 vs 198 units.

Sukhoi Su-15 Flagon combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Su-15 Flagon
Tupolev Tu-128 Fiddler combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Tu-128 Fiddler
Specifications
Su-15 Flagon Tu-128 Fiddler
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Sukhoi Tupolev
First flight 30 May 1962 18 March 1961
Year introduced 1965 1964
Number produced 1290 units 198 units
Average unit price $4 million $7 million
Wing area 36.6 m² 80.0 m²
Wingspan 9.4 m 18.1 m
Height 4.8 m 7.0 m
Length 19.6 m 27.2 m
Maximum speed 2230 km/h 1665 km/h
Operational range 1,700 km 2,565 km
Service ceiling 18,100 m 15,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 17,900 kg 43,000 kg
Empty weight 10,760 kg 24,500 kg
Total thrust 2 x 7,138 kgf 2 x 10,105 kgf
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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 2,230 km/h compared to the Tu-128 Fiddler's 1,665 km/h, a difference of 565 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Su-15 Flagon or Tu-128 Fiddler?
The Tu-128 Fiddler has a longer range at 2,565 km compared to the Su-15 Flagon's 1,700 km.
Which can fly higher, the Su-15 Flagon or Tu-128 Fiddler?
The Su-15 Flagon has a higher service ceiling at 18,100 meters (59,383 ft) compared to the Tu-128 Fiddler's 15,600 meters (51,181 ft).
Which is heavier, the Su-15 Flagon or Tu-128 Fiddler?
The Tu-128 Fiddler has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 43,000 kg compared to the Su-15 Flagon's 17,900 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 19.6 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 1964, 1 years before the Su-15 Flagon which entered service in 1965.
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.