A-10 Thunderbolt II vs MiG-15 Fagot

The A-10 Thunderbolt II and the MiG-15 Fagot are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Fairchild Republic and Mikoyan-Gurevitch respectively. Top speed is 675 km/h for the A-10 Thunderbolt II vs 1,075 km/h for the MiG-15 Fagot. The A-10 Thunderbolt II has an operational range of 463 km vs 2,520 km for the MiG-15 Fagot. The MiG-15 Fagot operates at altitudes up to 15,500 m compared to 13,716 m for the A-10 Thunderbolt II. At 22,680 kg MTOW, the A-10 Thunderbolt II is 3.7x the MiG-15 Fagot's 6,105 kg. The A-10 Thunderbolt II has been produced in 716 units vs 17,310 for the MiG-15 Fagot. Unit cost is $20M for the A-10 Thunderbolt II vs $0.2M for the MiG-15 Fagot. The MiG-15 Fagot first flew 25 years before the A-10 Thunderbolt II (1947 vs 1972).

American close air support aircraft, renowned for service in the Gulf War with distinctive tank-destroying capabilities.
Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Fairchild Republic
First flight 10 May 1972
Year introduced 1975
Number produced 716 units
Average unit price $20 million
Soviet jet fighter-bomber, famous for its role in the Korean War, widely deployed for air superiority and interception missions.
Mikoyan-Gurevitch MiG-15 Fagot Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Mikoyan-Gurevitch
First flight 19 December 1947
Year introduced 1949
Number produced 17310 units
Average unit price $0.2 million
Wing area 47.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 17.5 m â—‰
Height 4.5 m â—‰
Length 16.3 m â—‰
Maximum speed 675 km/h â—‰
Operational range 463 km â—‰
Service ceiling 13,716 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 22,680 kg â—‰
Empty weight 11,321 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 8,224 kgf â—‰
Wing area 20.6 m² ◉
Wingspan 10.1 m â—‰
Height 3.7 m â—‰
Length 10.1 m â—‰
Maximum speed 1075 km/h â—‰
Operational range 2,520 km â—‰
Service ceiling 15,500 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 6,105 kg â—‰
Empty weight 3,580 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 2,700 kgf â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the A-10 Thunderbolt II or MiG-15 Fagot?
The MiG-15 Fagot is faster with a maximum speed of 1,075 km/h compared to the A-10 Thunderbolt II's 675 km/h, a difference of 400 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A-10 Thunderbolt II or MiG-15 Fagot?
The MiG-15 Fagot has a longer range at 2,520 km compared to the A-10 Thunderbolt II's 463 km.
Which can fly higher, the A-10 Thunderbolt II or MiG-15 Fagot?
The MiG-15 Fagot has a higher service ceiling at 15,500 meters (50,853 ft) compared to the A-10 Thunderbolt II's 13,716 meters (45,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the A-10 Thunderbolt II or MiG-15 Fagot?
The A-10 Thunderbolt II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 22,680 kg compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 6,105 kg.
Which is larger, the A-10 Thunderbolt II or MiG-15 Fagot?
The A-10 Thunderbolt II is longer at 16.3 meters compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 10.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A-10 Thunderbolt II or MiG-15 Fagot?
The A-10 Thunderbolt II is more expensive at approximately $20 million per unit compared to the MiG-15 Fagot at $0.2 million.
Which entered service first, the A-10 Thunderbolt II or MiG-15 Fagot?
The MiG-15 Fagot entered service first in 1949, 26 years before the A-10 Thunderbolt II which entered service in 1975.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A-10 Thunderbolt II or MiG-15 Fagot?
The MiG-15 Fagot has been produced in greater numbers with 17,310 units compared to 716 units of the A-10 Thunderbolt II.