A-3 Skywarrior vs MiG-15 Fagot

Overview

The A-3 Skywarrior and the MiG-15 Fagot are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Douglas and Mikoyan-Gurevitch respectively.

Top speed is 980 km/h for the A-3 Skywarrior vs 1,075 km/h for the MiG-15 Fagot. The A-3 Skywarrior has an operational range of 3,380 km vs 2,520 km for the MiG-15 Fagot. The MiG-15 Fagot operates at altitudes up to 15,500 m compared to 12,000 m for the A-3 Skywarrior. At 37,195 kg MTOW, the A-3 Skywarrior is 6.1x the MiG-15 Fagot's 6,105 kg.

The A-3 Skywarrior has been produced in 283 units vs 17,310 for the MiG-15 Fagot. The MiG-15 Fagot first flew 5 years before the A-3 Skywarrior (1947 vs 1952).

American jet-powered strategic bomber, developed in the mid-20th century, utilized for nuclear deterrence, electronic warfare, and aerial refueling from aircraft carriers.
Douglas A-3 Skywarrior Combat profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Douglas
First flight 28 October 1952
Year introduced 1956
Number produced 283 units
Average unit price --
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 πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Mikoyan-Gurevitch
First flight 19 December 1947
Year introduced 1949
Number produced 17310 units
Average unit price $200K
Wing area 75.4 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 22.1 m β—‰
Height 6.9 m β—‰
Length 23.3 m β—‰
Maximum speed 980 km/h β—‰
Operational range 3,380 km β—‰
Service ceiling 12,000 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 37,195 kg β—‰
Empty weight 17,876 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 2,381 kgf β—‰
Wing area 20.6 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 10.1 m β—‰
Height 3.7 m β—‰
Length 10.1 m β—‰
Maximum speed 1075 km/h β—‰
Operational range 2,520 km β—‰
Service ceiling 15,500 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 6,105 kg β—‰
Empty weight 3,580 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 2,700 kgf β—‰

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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 3,380 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.