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

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

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

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.