Su-9 fighter-interceptor was built in 1957. New engine AL-7F-1, radar unit TsD30 and K-5M missiles were installed on this type. The maximum flying speed was 2230 km/h. The service ceiling was 21000 m. During the period 1957-1962 the Novosybirsky Plant named after Chkalov has produced 888 Su-9 of various modifications. The Moscow Plant #30 has built 126 Su-9 fighters. The test version of Su-9 was built in 1960. In the beginning of 1962 in order to provide the instructor with the needed observation scope, the cockpit and the canopy were designed and added to this aircraft also the autopilot device AP-28Zh-1 was added. The mass production of this type started on Plant #30. In total 50 pcs of Su-9U type were built.
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