Originally designed as an evolutionary development of the SU-9/Su-11 family with a more capable radar and
twin engines, the Su-15 grew into a much larger and heavier aircraft. The Su-15TM was developed to superceded
initial versions on the production line, with increased combat capability and featuring the Taifoon-M (RP-26) radar, ogival nose cone,
and R-60 'dogfight' missiles. The upgraded SU-15TM permitted interceptions of targets flying at speeds of over 2500 klm\h,
and at altitudes over 75,000 feet. Deliveries of production SU-15TM's to PVO fighter units commenced from 1972.
Gradually, togeather with the MIG-25P heavy interceptor, the Su-15 replaced the Su-9, Su-11, Yak-28P and
Mig21PFM in the IA-PVO frontline inventory. Su-15's saw service with PVO units stationed in almost all borderside
regions of the USSR, the high north and far east receiving priority, and remained one of the principle
fighter types defending soviet airspace for many years.
Electronics, engines, and armaments were continually upgraded so that the Su-15 remained a formidable
high-speed interceptor, guarding Soviet airspace during the cold war in the 1970's and 80's. During the course of
it's frontline career, the Su-15 participated in many sucessful interceptions resulting from border incursions, and
occaisionally, used it's weapons systems in anger. About 700 su-15s remained in service by the mid-1980s, but
these were gradually retired and replaced by the MiG-31 and Su-27 by about 1993.
Countries of Origin CIS (formerly USSR)
Similar Aircraft , Mig-23
Crew : one
Role: Bomber/Tanker
Armament : 2x R-98T/R "Anab"
or 2 x R-8MR/MT "Aphid"
2X UPK-23-250 cannon
Wing Span: 8.616m
Length: 20.54m
Height:
Empty Weight: 73,595kg
Max.Weight: 181,500kg
Max Speed 1300 klm/h (sea Level) or 230 klm/h at 13000m
Ceiling 18500m
Aircraft model: Brett Hoskins
Textures: Mike Mahat
Panel: Jan Moravec
Flight Dynamics: Bennett Gray
E-Mail:
Brett Hoskins: b24j@hotmail.com
Disclaimer: This Package is Freeware.
Here are the readme.txt contents for the panel:
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PANEL
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Custom Panel by Jan Moravec
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Engine Smoke Effects by Nick Needham
Klondikekit@yahoo.com
Installation Instructions
1. Extract all zip files to a TEMPORARY folder.
2. Place the contents of the zip into your main Flight Sim AIRCRAFT folder.
3. Move the contents of the Effects zip file to your Flight Sim EFFECTS folder.
4. Move the contents of the Gauges zip file to your Flight Sim GAUGES folder.
5. Move the contents of the various TEXTURE. zip files into TEXTURE folders.
6. Move the contents of the PANEL zip file into a PANEL folder.
7. Delete any remaining files from the TEMPORARY folder.
Legal stuff.
No warranties are implied. Use at your own risk. I don't think it will
mess anything up, but sometimes you just never know.
I hope you enjoy this offering of the excellent Sukhoi Su-11.
thank you
Brett Hoskins
b24j@hotmail.com
LEGAL INFORMATION:
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These files are freeware and as such, are subject to the following restrictions:
If this package is redistributed, all the files must be included in their original form.
DO NOT place these files on a BBS/WEB/net site that requires a fee for downloading files.
DO NOT include any of these files in any commercial package.
