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A-1 Skyraider vs MiG-15 Fagot

A-1 Skyraider vs MiG-15 Fagot at a glance — top speed 518 vs 1,075 km/h, range 2,118 vs 2,520 km, max takeoff weight 8,213 vs 6,105 kg, built 3,180 vs 17,310 units.

Douglas A-1 Skyraider combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 A-1 Skyraider
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15 Fagot combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-15 Fagot
Specifications
A-1 Skyraider MiG-15 Fagot
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Douglas Mikoyan-Gurevich
First flight 18 March 1945 19 December 1947
Year introduced 1946 1949
Number produced 3180 units 17310 units
Average unit price -- $200K
Wing area 37.2 m² 20.6 m²
Wingspan 15.2 m 10.1 m
Height 4.8 m 3.7 m
Length 11.8 m 10.1 m
Maximum speed 518 km/h 1075 km/h
Operational range 2,118 km 2,520 km
Service ceiling 8,700 m 15,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,213 kg 6,105 kg
Empty weight 5,429 kg 3,580 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,000 kW 1 x 2,700 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the A-1 Skyraider or MiG-15 Fagot?
The MiG-15 Fagot is faster with a maximum speed of 1,075 km/h compared to the A-1 Skyraider's 518 km/h, a difference of 557 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A-1 Skyraider or MiG-15 Fagot?
The MiG-15 Fagot has a longer range at 2,520 km compared to the A-1 Skyraider's 2,118 km.
Which can fly higher, the A-1 Skyraider or MiG-15 Fagot?
The MiG-15 Fagot has a higher service ceiling at 15,500 meters (50,853 ft) compared to the A-1 Skyraider's 8,700 meters (28,543 ft).
Which is heavier, the A-1 Skyraider or MiG-15 Fagot?
The A-1 Skyraider has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,213 kg compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 6,105 kg.
Which is larger, the A-1 Skyraider or MiG-15 Fagot?
The A-1 Skyraider is longer at 11.8 meters compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 10.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the A-1 Skyraider or MiG-15 Fagot?
The A-1 Skyraider entered service first in 1946, 3 years before the MiG-15 Fagot which entered service in 1949.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A-1 Skyraider or MiG-15 Fagot?
The MiG-15 Fagot has been produced in greater numbers with 17,310 units compared to 3,180 units of the A-1 Skyraider.