Su-7 Fitter vs Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot

Overview

The Su-7 Fitter and the Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Sukhoi and Sukhoi respectively.

Top speed is 2,150 km/h for the Su-7 Fitter vs 2,135 km/h for the Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot. The Su-7 Fitter has an operational range of 1,650 km vs 1,350 km for the Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot. The Su-7 Fitter operates at altitudes up to 17,600 m compared to 16,800 m for the Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot.

The Su-7 Fitter has been produced in 1,847 units vs 1,150 for the Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot. Unit cost is $3M for the Su-7 Fitter vs $5M for the Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot. The Su-7 Fitter first flew 3 years before the Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot (1955 vs 1958).

Soviet fighter-bomber, renowned for Cold War service, extensively deployed in the Indo-Pakistani and Arab-Israeli conflicts.
Sukhoi Su-7 Fitter Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Sukhoi
First flight 7 September 1955
Year introduced 1959
Number produced 1847 units
Average unit price $3 million
Soviet interceptor, operational during the Cold War, renowned for deployments in the Defense of the USSR.
Sukhoi Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Sukhoi
First flight 20 June 1958
Year introduced 1959
Number produced 1150 units
Average unit price $5 million
Wing area 34.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 9.3 m â—‰
Height 5.0 m
Length 16.6 m â—‰
Maximum speed 2150 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,650 km â—‰
Service ceiling 17,600 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 15,210 kg
Empty weight 8,937 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 6,800 kgf â—‰
Wing area 26.3 m² ◉
Wingspan 8.4 m â—‰
Height -- m
Length 16.7 m â—‰
Maximum speed 2135 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,350 km â—‰
Service ceiling 16,800 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight -- kg
Empty weight 8,750 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 9,060 kgf â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Su-7 Fitter or Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot?
The Su-7 Fitter is faster with a maximum speed of 2,150 km/h compared to the Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot's 2,135 km/h, a difference of 15 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Su-7 Fitter or Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot?
The Su-7 Fitter has a longer range at 1,650 km compared to the Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot's 1,350 km.
Which can fly higher, the Su-7 Fitter or Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot?
The Su-7 Fitter has a higher service ceiling at 17,600 meters (57,742 ft) compared to the Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot's 16,800 meters (55,118 ft).
Which is heavier, the Su-7 Fitter or Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot?
The Su-7 Fitter has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 15,210 kg compared to the Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the Su-7 Fitter or Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot?
The Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot is longer at 16.7 meters compared to the Su-7 Fitter's 16.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Su-7 Fitter or Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot?
The Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot is more expensive at approximately $5.0 million per unit compared to the Su-7 Fitter at $3.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Su-7 Fitter or Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot?
The Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot entered service first in 1959, 0 years before the Su-7 Fitter which entered service in 1959.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Su-7 Fitter or Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot?
The Su-7 Fitter has been produced in greater numbers with 1,847 units compared to 1,150 units of the Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot.