An improved derivative of the Su-9 interceptor with more capable radar and missile armament.
Development
Sukhoi Su-11 was developed by Sukhoi Design Bureau in Soviet Union as a interceptor. The family first flew in 1958 and entered service in 1964. Its recorded airframe configuration is fixed wing, with the family classified in the archive as core combat-aircraft scope.
Operational History
Operationally, Sukhoi Su-11 is represented primarily in the interceptor role. The sourced variant records include service with Soviet Air Forces. The current structured record does not attach a specific conflict authority to this family; operational context remains limited to sourced service and role data. Role tags attached to the family include all weather.
Variants and Lineage
Major variants represented in the structured record include Su-11. Recorded lineage links identify the family as derived from Sukhoi Su-9.
Variants
| Designation | Type | Role | Recorded operators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Su-11 | Production | Interceptor | Soviet Air Forces |
Representative specifications
Configuration-specific profiles are shown separately so values from different variants are not blended into one false “standard” aircraft.
Su-11 — C014 baseline technical profile
- Crew
- 1
Powerplant: 1 × Lyulka AL-7 turbojet
Armament: Radar-guided air-to-air missiles for all-weather interception.
Sources and further reading
Structured references supporting this aircraft family, variants, specifications, and narrative sections.
- The Osprey Encyclopedia of Russian Aircraft 1875-1995 — Osprey Aerospace · Tier 3