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The Sukhoi Su-15 (NATO reporting name ‘Flagon’) was a twin-engined supersonic interceptor developed by the Soviet Union in the 1960s to replace the Sukhoi Su-11 which was becoming obsolete as NATO introduced newer and more capable strategic bombers. The Su-15 was a major part of the Soviet interceptor force until the fall of the Soviet Union.The aircraft is best known for having been involved in the downing of Korean Air Flight 007.

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