A-37 Dragonfly vs MiG-15 Fagot

The A-37 Dragonfly and the MiG-15 Fagot are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Cessna and Mikoyan-Gurevitch respectively. Top speed is 816 km/h for the A-37 Dragonfly vs 1,075 km/h for the MiG-15 Fagot. The A-37 Dragonfly has an operational range of 740 km vs 2,520 km for the MiG-15 Fagot. The MiG-15 Fagot operates at altitudes up to 15,500 m compared to 12,730 m for the A-37 Dragonfly. The A-37 Dragonfly has been produced in 577 units vs 17,310 for the MiG-15 Fagot. Unit cost is $0.16M for the A-37 Dragonfly vs $0.2M for the MiG-15 Fagot. The MiG-15 Fagot first flew 17 years before the A-37 Dragonfly (1947 vs 1964).

Vietnam War-era American light attack aircraft, extensively deployed in close air support and counter-insurgency operations.
Cessna A-37 Dragonfly Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna
First flight 1 October 1964
Year introduced 1967
Number produced 577 units
Average unit price $0.2 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 17.1 m² ◉
Wingspan 10.9 m â—‰
Height 2.7 m â—‰
Length 8.6 m â—‰
Maximum speed 816 km/h â—‰
Operational range 740 km â—‰
Service ceiling 12,730 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 6,350 kg â—‰
Empty weight 2,817 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 2,586 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-37 Dragonfly or MiG-15 Fagot?
The MiG-15 Fagot is faster with a maximum speed of 1,075 km/h compared to the A-37 Dragonfly's 816 km/h, a difference of 259 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A-37 Dragonfly or MiG-15 Fagot?
The MiG-15 Fagot has a longer range at 2,520 km compared to the A-37 Dragonfly's 740 km.
Which can fly higher, the A-37 Dragonfly or MiG-15 Fagot?
The MiG-15 Fagot has a higher service ceiling at 15,500 meters (50,853 ft) compared to the A-37 Dragonfly's 12,730 meters (41,765 ft).
Which is heavier, the A-37 Dragonfly or MiG-15 Fagot?
The A-37 Dragonfly has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,350 kg compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 6,105 kg.
Which is larger, the A-37 Dragonfly or MiG-15 Fagot?
The MiG-15 Fagot is longer at 10.1 meters compared to the A-37 Dragonfly's 8.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A-37 Dragonfly or MiG-15 Fagot?
The MiG-15 Fagot is more expensive at approximately $0.2 million per unit compared to the A-37 Dragonfly at $0.2 million.
Which entered service first, the A-37 Dragonfly or MiG-15 Fagot?
The MiG-15 Fagot entered service first in 1949, 18 years before the A-37 Dragonfly which entered service in 1967.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A-37 Dragonfly or MiG-15 Fagot?
The MiG-15 Fagot has been produced in greater numbers with 17,310 units compared to 577 units of the A-37 Dragonfly.