Data Quality84%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the interceptors category.
01 / Overview
Sukhoi Su-15
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1965–1979
Quantity
1,290
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
INTERCEPTORS · COLD WAR
8
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
75
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the interceptors category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General1MOD.1
- Crew1
◈Powerplant2MOD.2
- Engine TypeTumansky R-13F-300
- Number of Engines2
▣Performance4MOD.4
- Top Speed2,230 km/h
- Service Ceiling18,100 m
- Ferry Range2,000 km
- Rate of Climb228 m/s
◇Dimensions & Weights2MOD.2
- Length19.56 m
- Empty Weight10,760 kg
◆Armament2MOD.2
- Hardpoints6
- Internal Gun2 × UPK-23 gun pods with 2 × 23 mm Gryazev-Shipunov GSh-23L autocannons each on fuselage pylons
▤Production1MOD.1
- Total Built1,290
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1965Production started
- 1979Production ended
61
years in service
14
years in production
1,290
units produced
2
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
INTERCEPTORS RANKING Interceptors · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
ⓘ Rankings are within theInterceptorscategory.
📚 Sources