Sukhoi Su-15
Military
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The Sukhoi Su-15, which first flew in 1962, is a Soviet interceptor aircraft achieving exceptional performance. This single-seat, twin-engine aircraft measures 19.6 meters long with a 9.4-meter wingspan, reaching 2,230 km/h with a 1,380-kilometer range. The Su-15 represents Soviet emphasis on rapid-response interceptor capability addressing high-altitude bomber threats. Its twin-engine configuration and long fuselage provide power and volume for advanced avionics. The Su-15 served operational Soviet air defense forces throughout the Cold War, competing with Western interceptors.
Specifications
- Role
- Interceptor aircraft
- Origin
- Soviet Union
- Crew
- 1
- Engines
- 2
- First flight
- 1962
- Length
- 19.6 m
- Wingspan
- 9.4 m
- Max speed
- 2,230 km/h
- Range
- 1,380 km