A-5 Vigilante vs MiG-15 Fagot
The A-5 Vigilante and the MiG-15 Fagot are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by North American and Mikoyan-Gurevitch respectively. Top speed is 2,123 km/h for the A-5 Vigilante vs 1,075 km/h for the MiG-15 Fagot. The A-5 Vigilante has an operational range of 1,804 km vs 2,520 km for the MiG-15 Fagot. The A-5 Vigilante operates at altitudes up to 15,880 m compared to 15,500 m for the MiG-15 Fagot. At 28,615 kg MTOW, the A-5 Vigilante is 4.7x the MiG-15 Fagot's 6,105 kg. The A-5 Vigilante has been produced in 167 units vs 17,310 for the MiG-15 Fagot. Unit cost is $10M for the A-5 Vigilante vs $0.2M for the MiG-15 Fagot. The MiG-15 Fagot first flew 11 years before the A-5 Vigilante (1947 vs 1958).
| American supersonic bomber, renowned for Cold War nuclear deterrent role, later adapted for reconnaissance missions. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | North American |
| First flight | 31 August 1958 |
| Year introduced | 1961 |
| Number produced | 167 units |
| Average unit price | $10 million |
| Soviet jet fighter-bomber, famous for its role in the Korean War, widely deployed for air superiority and interception missions. | |
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| 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 | 65.1 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 16.2 m â—‰ |
| Height | 5.9 m â—‰ |
| Length | 23.3 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 2123 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,804 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 15,880 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 28,615 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 14,870 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 9,786 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-5 Vigilante or MiG-15 Fagot?
The A-5 Vigilante is faster with a maximum speed of 2,123 km/h compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 1,075 km/h, a difference of 1,048 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A-5 Vigilante or MiG-15 Fagot?
The MiG-15 Fagot has a longer range at 2,520 km compared to the A-5 Vigilante's 1,804 km.
Which can fly higher, the A-5 Vigilante or MiG-15 Fagot?
The A-5 Vigilante has a higher service ceiling at 15,880 meters (52,099 ft) compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 15,500 meters (50,853 ft).
Which is heavier, the A-5 Vigilante or MiG-15 Fagot?
The A-5 Vigilante has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 28,615 kg compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 6,105 kg.
Which is larger, the A-5 Vigilante or MiG-15 Fagot?
The A-5 Vigilante is longer at 23.3 meters compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 10.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A-5 Vigilante or MiG-15 Fagot?
The A-5 Vigilante is more expensive at approximately $10 million per unit compared to the MiG-15 Fagot at $0.2 million.
Which entered service first, the A-5 Vigilante or MiG-15 Fagot?
The MiG-15 Fagot entered service first in 1949, 12 years before the A-5 Vigilante which entered service in 1961.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A-5 Vigilante or MiG-15 Fagot?
The MiG-15 Fagot has been produced in greater numbers with 17,310 units compared to 167 units of the A-5 Vigilante.