A-6 Intruder vs MiG-15 Fagot
The A-6 Intruder and the MiG-15 Fagot are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Grumman and Mikoyan-Gurevitch respectively. Top speed is 1,040 km/h for the A-6 Intruder vs 1,075 km/h for the MiG-15 Fagot. The A-6 Intruder has an operational range of 1,702 km vs 2,520 km for the MiG-15 Fagot. The MiG-15 Fagot operates at altitudes up to 15,500 m compared to 12,400 m for the A-6 Intruder. At 27,500 kg MTOW, the A-6 Intruder is 4.5x the MiG-15 Fagot's 6,105 kg. The A-6 Intruder has been produced in 693 units vs 17,310 for the MiG-15 Fagot. Unit cost is $25M for the A-6 Intruder vs $0.2M for the MiG-15 Fagot. The MiG-15 Fagot first flew 13 years before the A-6 Intruder (1947 vs 1960).
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Grumman |
| First flight | 19 April 1960 |
| Year introduced | 1963 |
| Number produced | 693 units |
| Average unit price | $25 million |
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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 | 49.1 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 16.2 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.8 m â—‰ |
| Length | 16.6 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 1040 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,702 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 12,400 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 27,500 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 11,630 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 8,436 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-6 Intruder or MiG-15 Fagot?
The MiG-15 Fagot is faster with a maximum speed of 1,075 km/h compared to the A-6 Intruder's 1,040 km/h, a difference of 35 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A-6 Intruder or MiG-15 Fagot?
The MiG-15 Fagot has a longer range at 2,520 km compared to the A-6 Intruder's 1,702 km.
Which can fly higher, the A-6 Intruder or MiG-15 Fagot?
The MiG-15 Fagot has a higher service ceiling at 15,500 meters (50,853 ft) compared to the A-6 Intruder's 12,400 meters (40,682 ft).
Which is heavier, the A-6 Intruder or MiG-15 Fagot?
The A-6 Intruder has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 27,500 kg compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 6,105 kg.
Which is larger, the A-6 Intruder or MiG-15 Fagot?
The A-6 Intruder is longer at 16.6 meters compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 10.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A-6 Intruder or MiG-15 Fagot?
The A-6 Intruder is more expensive at approximately $25 million per unit compared to the MiG-15 Fagot at $0.2 million.
Which entered service first, the A-6 Intruder or MiG-15 Fagot?
The MiG-15 Fagot entered service first in 1949, 14 years before the A-6 Intruder which entered service in 1963.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A-6 Intruder or MiG-15 Fagot?
The MiG-15 Fagot has been produced in greater numbers with 17,310 units compared to 693 units of the A-6 Intruder.