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F-104 Starfighter vs Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot

Lockheed F-104 Starfighter combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-104 Starfighter
Sukhoi Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot
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Specifications
F-104 Starfighter Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Lockheed Sukhoi
First flight 4 March 1954 20 June 1958
Year introduced 1958 1959
Number produced 2578 units 1150 units
Average unit price $1.4 million $5 million
Wing area 18.2 m² 26.3 m²
Wingspan 6.4 m 8.4 m
Height 4.1 m -- m
Length 16.7 m 16.7 m
Maximum speed 2500 km/h 2135 km/h
Operational range 680 km 1,350 km
Service ceiling 15,240 m 16,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 13,170 kg -- kg
Empty weight 6,350 kg 8,750 kg
Total thrust 1 x 7,076 kgf 1 x 9,060 kgf
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Overview

The F-104 Starfighter and the Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Lockheed and Sukhoi respectively.

Top speed is 2,500 km/h for the F-104 Starfighter vs 2,135 km/h for the Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot. The F-104 Starfighter has an operational range of 680 km vs 1,350 km for the Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot. The Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot operates at altitudes up to 16,800 m compared to 15,240 m for the F-104 Starfighter.

The F-104 Starfighter has been produced in 2,578 units vs 1,150 for the Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot. Unit cost is $1.4M for the F-104 Starfighter vs $5M for the Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot. The F-104 Starfighter first flew 4 years before the Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot (1954 vs 1958).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-104 Starfighter or Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot?
The F-104 Starfighter is faster with a maximum speed of 2,500 km/h compared to the Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot's 2,135 km/h, a difference of 365 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-104 Starfighter or Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot?
The Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot has a longer range at 1,350 km compared to the F-104 Starfighter's 680 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-104 Starfighter or Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot?
The Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot has a higher service ceiling at 16,800 meters (55,118 ft) compared to the F-104 Starfighter's 15,240 meters (50,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-104 Starfighter or Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot?
The F-104 Starfighter has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,170 kg compared to the Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the F-104 Starfighter or Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot?
The Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot is longer at 16.7 meters compared to the F-104 Starfighter's 16.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-104 Starfighter 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 F-104 Starfighter at $1.4 million.
Which entered service first, the F-104 Starfighter or Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot?
The F-104 Starfighter entered service first in 1958, 1 years before the Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot which entered service in 1959.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-104 Starfighter or Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot?
The F-104 Starfighter has been produced in greater numbers with 2,578 units compared to 1,150 units of the Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot.