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A-4 Skyhawk vs MiG-15 Fagot

McDonnell Douglas A-4 Skyhawk combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 A-4 Skyhawk
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15 Fagot combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-15 Fagot
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Specifications
A-4 Skyhawk MiG-15 Fagot
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer McDonnell Douglas Mikoyan-Gurevich
First flight 22 June 1954 19 December 1947
Year introduced 1956 1949
Number produced 2960 units 17310 units
Average unit price $2 million $200K
Wing area 24.2 m² 20.6 m²
Wingspan 8.4 m 10.1 m
Height 4.6 m 3.7 m
Length 12.2 m 10.1 m
Maximum speed 1077 km/h 1075 km/h
Operational range 1,867 km 2,520 km
Service ceiling 12,880 m 15,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 11,136 kg 6,105 kg
Empty weight 4,750 kg 3,580 kg
Total thrust 1 x 4,100 kgf 1 x 2,700 kgf
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Overview

The A-4 Skyhawk and the MiG-15 Fagot are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by McDonnell Douglas and Mikoyan-Gurevich respectively.

Top speed is 1,077 km/h for the A-4 Skyhawk vs 1,075 km/h for the MiG-15 Fagot. The A-4 Skyhawk has an operational range of 1,867 km vs 2,520 km for the MiG-15 Fagot. The MiG-15 Fagot operates at altitudes up to 15,500 m compared to 12,880 m for the A-4 Skyhawk.

The A-4 Skyhawk has been produced in 2,960 units vs 17,310 for the MiG-15 Fagot. Unit cost is $2M for the A-4 Skyhawk vs $0.2M for the MiG-15 Fagot. The MiG-15 Fagot first flew 7 years before the A-4 Skyhawk (1947 vs 1954).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the A-4 Skyhawk or MiG-15 Fagot?
The A-4 Skyhawk is faster with a maximum speed of 1,077 km/h compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 1,075 km/h, a difference of 2 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A-4 Skyhawk or MiG-15 Fagot?
The MiG-15 Fagot has a longer range at 2,520 km compared to the A-4 Skyhawk's 1,867 km.
Which can fly higher, the A-4 Skyhawk or MiG-15 Fagot?
The MiG-15 Fagot has a higher service ceiling at 15,500 meters (50,853 ft) compared to the A-4 Skyhawk's 12,880 meters (42,257 ft).
Which is heavier, the A-4 Skyhawk or MiG-15 Fagot?
The A-4 Skyhawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 11,136 kg compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 6,105 kg.
Which is larger, the A-4 Skyhawk or MiG-15 Fagot?
The A-4 Skyhawk is longer at 12.2 meters compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 10.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A-4 Skyhawk or MiG-15 Fagot?
The A-4 Skyhawk is more expensive at approximately $2.0 million per unit compared to the MiG-15 Fagot at $0.2 million.
Which entered service first, the A-4 Skyhawk or MiG-15 Fagot?
The MiG-15 Fagot entered service first in 1949, 7 years before the A-4 Skyhawk which entered service in 1956.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A-4 Skyhawk or MiG-15 Fagot?
The MiG-15 Fagot has been produced in greater numbers with 17,310 units compared to 2,960 units of the A-4 Skyhawk.