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Su-9/11 FISHPOT (SUKHOI)

The Su-9 was the Su-7's interceptor counterpart, serving exclusively with the Soviet PVO (air defence force). The tailed delta Su-9 was generally similar in configuration to the MiG-21, though larger and heavier. This aircraft was never exported outside the Soviet Union, and saw active duty for only a brief period before other aircraft developments moved the Su-9 into second line service. The Su-11 all-weather interceptor was a refinement of the Su-9 with a new engine, new radar and improved armament. The Sukhoi FISHPOT was withdrawn from Soviet service around 1980.

The Su-9 FISHPOT should not be confused with the the SU-9(K), which was a Sukhoi re-design the German Me 262, superficially resembling the Me-262 though constituting a practically new design,

Specifications

Countries of Origin CIS (formerly USSR)
Similar Aircraft , MiG-21
Crew
  • one
    • Role
  • interceptor
  • air superiority
    • Armament
  • missiles
  • gunpack
    • Engines 1 * 9060kg Lyulka Al-7F
    Wing Span 8.43m
    Length 16.70m
    Height
    Empty Weight 8750kg
    Max.Weight
    Speed 1915km/h
    Ceiling 16800m
    Range

    Su-9

    Su-11



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