VERSIONS – Test aircraft
Camera fairing
Additional data recording equipment
including Koovshinka medical recorder
Fixed IFR probe
Flashing beacon
Su-15T c/n 0215306 modified as receiver for
Sakhalin 1-A system IFR trials (1974-75)
Camera fairing
Fixed IFR probe
Flashing beacon
New TRK-1 fuel metering unit
Revised twin nosewheel unit
Su-15T Sakhalin IFR
test receiver aircraft
Additional fuel pumps in fuselage tanks,
new TRK-1 fuel metering unit
'Wet' centreline pylon
Cockpit radar display
removed for HDU
control panel
Su-15 c/n 0015301 and 1115337 modified as tankers
for Sakhalin 1-A system IFR trials (1974-75)
UPAZ-1A 'Sakhalin' HDU drum
with 27.5m (90.15in) hose
/drogue unit
Additional data
recording equipment
Su-15 with Sakhalin
IFR test 'buddy' pod
Telemetry antenna
Airframe converted from
T-58D-1 prototype
Aft-hinged intake doors
Moveable louvres to direct lift engine thrust
Revised centre fuselage with 3 x Kolesov
RD36-35 lift turbojets installed in special
lift engine bay for STOL (Short Take-Off
and Landing) tests (1966–67). Engines
mounted with a 10º forward incline
All fuel in wingtanks only
T-58VD (Flagon B)
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