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Su-15 Flagon vs Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar

Su-15 Flagon vs Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar at a glance — top speed 2,230 vs 1,840 km/h, range 1,700 vs 2,500 km, max takeoff weight 17,900 vs 20,000 kg, built 1,290 vs 1,180 units.

Sukhoi Su-15 Flagon combat aircraft side profile drawing
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Specifications
Su-15 Flagon Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Sukhoi Yakovlev
First flight 30 May 1962 5 March 1958
Year introduced 1965 1964
Number produced 1290 units 1180 units
Average unit price $4 million $3 million
Wing area 36.6 m² 37.6 m²
Wingspan 9.4 m 12.5 m
Height 4.8 m 4.0 m
Length 19.6 m 21.6 m
Maximum speed 2230 km/h 1840 km/h
Operational range 1,700 km 2,500 km
Service ceiling 18,100 m 16,750 m
Max. takeoff weight 17,900 kg 20,000 kg
Empty weight 10,760 kg 9,970 kg
Total thrust 2 x 7,138 kgf 2 x 6,322 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Su-15 Flagon or Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar?
The Su-15 Flagon is faster with a maximum speed of 2,230 km/h compared to the Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar's 1,840 km/h, a difference of 390 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Su-15 Flagon or Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar?
The Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar has a longer range at 2,500 km compared to the Su-15 Flagon's 1,700 km.
Which can fly higher, the Su-15 Flagon or Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar?
The Su-15 Flagon has a higher service ceiling at 18,100 meters (59,383 ft) compared to the Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar's 16,750 meters (54,954 ft).
Which is heavier, the Su-15 Flagon or Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar?
The Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 20,000 kg compared to the Su-15 Flagon's 17,900 kg.
Which is larger, the Su-15 Flagon or Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar?
The Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar is longer at 21.6 meters compared to the Su-15 Flagon's 19.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Su-15 Flagon or Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar?
The Su-15 Flagon is more expensive at approximately $4.0 million per unit compared to the Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar at $3.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Su-15 Flagon or Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar?
The Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar 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 Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar?
The Su-15 Flagon has been produced in greater numbers with 1,290 units compared to 1,180 units of the Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar.