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 of introduction | 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 of introduction | 1963 |
Number produced | 198 units |
Average unit price | $7 million |
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—‰ |
Service ceiling | 18,000 m â—‰ |
Max. takeoff weight | 40,000 kg |
Empty weight | 24,500 kg â—‰ |
Total thrust | 2 x 6,799 kgf â—‰ |