Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot vs Tu-128 Fiddler
| Soviet interceptor, operational during the Cold War, renowned for deployments in the Defense of the USSR. | |
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| 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 |
| Soviet interceptor, operational from 1961-1992, notably deployed for long-range patrols and defense against strategic bombers. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Tupolev |
| First flight | 18 March 1961 |
| Year introduced | 1963 |
| Number produced | 198 units |
| Average unit price | $7 million |
| 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—‰ |
| Wing area | 80.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 18.1 m â—‰ |
| Height | 7.0 m |
| Length | 27.2 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 1740 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 2,565 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 18,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 40,000 kg |
| Empty weight | 24,500 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 13,598 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot or Tu-128 Fiddler?
The Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot is faster with a maximum speed of 2,135 km/h compared to the Tu-128 Fiddler's 1,740 km/h, a difference of 395 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot or Tu-128 Fiddler?
The Tu-128 Fiddler has a longer range at 2,565 km compared to the Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot's 1,350 km.
Which can fly higher, the Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot or Tu-128 Fiddler?
The Tu-128 Fiddler has a higher service ceiling at 18,000 meters (59,055 ft) compared to the Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot's 16,800 meters (55,118 ft).
Which is heavier, the Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot or Tu-128 Fiddler?
The Tu-128 Fiddler has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 40,000 kg compared to the Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot or Tu-128 Fiddler?
The Tu-128 Fiddler is longer at 27.2 meters compared to the Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot's 16.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot or Tu-128 Fiddler?
The Tu-128 Fiddler is more expensive at approximately $7.0 million per unit compared to the Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot at $5.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot or Tu-128 Fiddler?
The Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot entered service first in 1959, 4 years before the Tu-128 Fiddler which entered service in 1963.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot or Tu-128 Fiddler?
The Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot has been produced in greater numbers with 1,150 units compared to 198 units of the Tu-128 Fiddler.