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Sukhoi Interceptors: The Su-9, Su-11, and Su-15: Unsung Soviet Cold War Heroes Yefim Gordon
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Sukhoi Interceptors: The Su-9, Su-11, and Su-15: Unsung Soviet Cold War Heroes
Yefim Gordon
Closed in 1949, the Sukhoi Design Bureau was reborn in 1953 to meet an urgent demand for a fast interceptor that would counter the threat posed by NATO bombers. It wasted no time developing a succession of missile-armed, Mach 2 interceptors characterized by delta wings; the single-engined Su-9 entered service in 1960, followed by the up-armed Su-11 in 1964 and the twin-engined Su-15 in 1967. Thoug
320 pages, 805 colour & b/w photos
| Media | Books Hardcover Book (Book with hard spine and cover) |
| Released | March 28, 2020 |
| ISBN13 | 9780764358685 |
| Publishers | Schiffer Publishing Ltd |
| Pages | 320 |
| Dimensions | 288 × 226 × 28 mm · 1.86 kg |
| Language | English |
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