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Su-15 Flagon vs Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot

Sukhoi Su-15 Flagon combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Su-15 Flagon
Sukhoi Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot
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Specifications
Su-15 Flagon Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Sukhoi Sukhoi
First flight 30 May 1962 20 June 1958
Year introduced 1965 1959
Number produced 1290 units 1150 units
Average unit price $4 million $5 million
Wing area 36.6 m² 26.3 m²
Wingspan 9.4 m 8.4 m
Height 4.8 m -- m
Length 19.6 m 16.7 m
Maximum speed 2230 km/h 2135 km/h
Operational range 1,380 km 1,350 km
Service ceiling 18,100 m 16,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 17,900 kg -- kg
Empty weight 10,760 kg 8,750 kg
Total thrust 2 x 7,138 kgf 1 x 9,060 kgf
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Overview

The Su-15 Flagon and the Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Sukhoi and Sukhoi respectively.

Top speed is 2,230 km/h for the Su-15 Flagon vs 2,135 km/h for the Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot. The Su-15 Flagon has an operational range of 1,380 km vs 1,350 km for the Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot. The Su-15 Flagon operates at altitudes up to 18,100 m compared to 16,800 m for the Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot.

The Su-15 Flagon has been produced in 1,290 units vs 1,150 for the Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot. Unit cost is $4M for the Su-15 Flagon vs $5M for the Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot. The Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot first flew 4 years before the Su-15 Flagon (1958 vs 1962).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Su-15 Flagon or Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot?
The Su-15 Flagon is faster with a maximum speed of 2,230 km/h compared to the Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot's 2,135 km/h, a difference of 95 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Su-15 Flagon or Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot?
The Su-15 Flagon has a longer range at 1,380 km compared to the Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot's 1,350 km.
Which can fly higher, the Su-15 Flagon or Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot?
The Su-15 Flagon has a higher service ceiling at 18,100 meters (59,383 ft) compared to the Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot's 16,800 meters (55,118 ft).
Which is heavier, the Su-15 Flagon or Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot?
The Su-15 Flagon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 17,900 kg compared to the Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the Su-15 Flagon or Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot?
The Su-15 Flagon is longer at 19.6 meters compared to the Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot's 16.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Su-15 Flagon 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-15 Flagon at $4.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Su-15 Flagon or Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot?
The Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot entered service first in 1959, 6 years before the Su-15 Flagon which entered service in 1965.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Su-15 Flagon or Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot?
The Su-15 Flagon has been produced in greater numbers with 1,290 units compared to 1,150 units of the Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot.