Lightning vs Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot

British interceptor aircraft, recognized for Cold War era service, extensively deployed for high speed, high altitude defensive roles.
Picture of Lightning
Origin country πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ United Kingdom
Category Combat Aircrafts
Manufacturer English Electric
First flight 4 August 1954
Year of introduction 1960
Number produced 337 units
Average unit price $2 million
Soviet interceptor, operational during the Cold War, renowned for deployments in the Defense of the USSR.
Picture of Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot
Origin country πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircrafts
Manufacturer Sukhoi
First flight 20 June 1958
Year of introduction 1959
Number produced 1150 units
Average unit price $5 million
Wing area 44.1 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 10.6 m β—‰
Height 6.0 m
Length 16.8 m β—‰
Maximum speed 2092 km/h β—‰
Operational range 1,368 km
Service ceiling 16,459 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 20,752 kg
Empty weight 14,092 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 5,684 kgf β—‰
3-view profile of Lightning
Wing area 26.3 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 8.4 m β—‰
Height -- m
Length 16.7 m β—‰
Maximum speed 2135 km/h β—‰
Operational range -- km
Service ceiling 16,800 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight -- kg
Empty weight 8,750 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 9,060 kgf β—‰
3-view profile of Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot

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