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A-3 Skywarrior vs MiG-15 Fagot

A-3 Skywarrior vs MiG-15 Fagot at a glance — top speed 980 vs 1,075 km/h, range 4,667 vs 2,520 km, max takeoff weight 37,195 vs 6,105 kg, built 283 vs 17,310 units.

Douglas A-3 Skywarrior combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 A-3 Skywarrior
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15 Fagot combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-15 Fagot
Specifications
A-3 Skywarrior MiG-15 Fagot
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Douglas Mikoyan-Gurevich
First flight 28 October 1952 19 December 1947
Year introduced 1956 1949
Number produced 283 units 17310 units
Average unit price -- $200K
Wing area 75.4 m² 20.6 m²
Wingspan 22.1 m 10.1 m
Height 6.9 m 3.7 m
Length 23.3 m 10.1 m
Maximum speed 980 km/h 1075 km/h
Operational range 4,667 km 2,520 km
Service ceiling 12,000 m 15,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 37,195 kg 6,105 kg
Empty weight 17,876 kg 3,580 kg
Total thrust 2 x 4,762 kgf 1 x 2,700 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the A-3 Skywarrior or MiG-15 Fagot?
The MiG-15 Fagot is faster with a maximum speed of 1,075 km/h compared to the A-3 Skywarrior's 980 km/h, a difference of 95 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A-3 Skywarrior or MiG-15 Fagot?
The A-3 Skywarrior has a longer range at 4,667 km compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 2,520 km.
Which can fly higher, the A-3 Skywarrior or MiG-15 Fagot?
The MiG-15 Fagot has a higher service ceiling at 15,500 meters (50,853 ft) compared to the A-3 Skywarrior's 12,000 meters (39,370 ft).
Which is heavier, the A-3 Skywarrior or MiG-15 Fagot?
The A-3 Skywarrior has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 37,195 kg compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 6,105 kg.
Which is larger, the A-3 Skywarrior or MiG-15 Fagot?
The A-3 Skywarrior is longer at 23.3 meters compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 10.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the A-3 Skywarrior or MiG-15 Fagot?
The MiG-15 Fagot entered service first in 1949, 7 years before the A-3 Skywarrior which entered service in 1956.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A-3 Skywarrior or MiG-15 Fagot?
The MiG-15 Fagot has been produced in greater numbers with 17,310 units compared to 283 units of the A-3 Skywarrior.