Sukhoi Su – 9 B „Fishpot“ Jagdflugzeug also known as the "Stuka"

also known as the "Stuka" (dive bomber)

It did not enter service until 1983

31 kN without afterburner 128

making it the fastest and highest-flying manned aircraft of its time

the aircraft has been complemented by the advanced F/A-18E/F Super Hornet

Sukhoi Su – 9 B „Fishpot“ Jagdflugzeug also known as the "Stuka"The Su 9 Fishpot is a Russian military aircraft that was used as an interceptor . It also carried long range radar systems to supplement the radar surveillance that was not yet widespread in the 1950s . The most striking feature of the Su 9 was the strongly swept delta wings , which gave it a similarity to the MiG 21 . The Su 9 was built in only small numbers and was decommissioned in 1976 . first flight October 10, 1957 crew 1 length 17. 3 m span 9.