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Su-15 Flagon vs Yak-25 Flashlight

Sukhoi Su-15 Flagon combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Su-15 Flagon
Yakovlev Yak-25 Flashlight combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Yak-25 Flashlight
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Specifications
Su-15 Flagon Yak-25 Flashlight
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Sukhoi Yakovlev
First flight 30 May 1962 19 June 1952
Year introduced 1965 1955
Number produced 1290 units 638 units
Average unit price $4 million --
Wing area 36.6 m² 29.0 m²
Wingspan 9.4 m 11.0 m
Height 4.8 m -- m
Length 19.6 m 15.7 m
Maximum speed 2230 km/h 1090 km/h
Operational range 1,380 km 2,700 km
Service ceiling 18,100 m 12,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 17,900 kg 9,220 kg
Empty weight 10,760 kg 6,210 kg
Total thrust 2 x 7,138 kgf 2 x 2,000 kgf
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Overview

The Su-15 Flagon and the Yak-25 Flashlight are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Sukhoi and Yakovlev respectively.

The Su-15 Flagon reaches 2,230 km/h — 2.0x the Yak-25 Flashlight's 1,090 km/h. The Su-15 Flagon has an operational range of 1,380 km vs 2,700 km for the Yak-25 Flashlight. The Su-15 Flagon operates at altitudes up to 18,100 m compared to 12,000 m for the Yak-25 Flashlight.

The Su-15 Flagon has been produced in 1,290 units vs 638 for the Yak-25 Flashlight. The Yak-25 Flashlight first flew 10 years before the Su-15 Flagon (1952 vs 1962).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Su-15 Flagon or Yak-25 Flashlight?
The Su-15 Flagon is faster with a maximum speed of 2,230 km/h compared to the Yak-25 Flashlight's 1,090 km/h, a difference of 1,140 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Su-15 Flagon or Yak-25 Flashlight?
The Yak-25 Flashlight has a longer range at 2,700 km compared to the Su-15 Flagon's 1,380 km.
Which can fly higher, the Su-15 Flagon or Yak-25 Flashlight?
The Su-15 Flagon has a higher service ceiling at 18,100 meters (59,383 ft) compared to the Yak-25 Flashlight's 12,000 meters (39,370 ft).
Which is heavier, the Su-15 Flagon or Yak-25 Flashlight?
The Su-15 Flagon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 17,900 kg compared to the Yak-25 Flashlight's 9,220 kg.
Which is larger, the Su-15 Flagon or Yak-25 Flashlight?
The Su-15 Flagon is longer at 19.6 meters compared to the Yak-25 Flashlight's 15.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the Su-15 Flagon or Yak-25 Flashlight?
The Yak-25 Flashlight entered service first in 1955, 10 years before the Su-15 Flagon which entered service in 1965.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Su-15 Flagon or Yak-25 Flashlight?
The Su-15 Flagon has been produced in greater numbers with 1,290 units compared to 638 units of the Yak-25 Flashlight.