Sukhoi SU-15 FLAGON Interceptor Bella + Canvas Hoodie

The Sukhoi SU-15, famously known as the FLAGON, was a cornerstone of Soviet air defense during the Cold War era. Operational from the mid-1960s until the early 1990s, this interceptor was designed to engage high-speed, high-altitude targets, embodying the pinnacle of Soviet engineering prowess. With its distinctive delta wings and powerful twin engines, the SU-15 was capable of reaching speeds over Mach 2.5. It played a crucial role in guarding the vast airspace of the USSR, equipped with radar-guided missiles that made it a formidable adversary against any intruder. The SU-15 gained international notoriety for its involvement in several intercept missions that marked the tense relations between the superpowers of the time. Its legacy as a symbol of Soviet air power continues to fascinate military aviation enthusiasts around the world.

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