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A-7 Corsair II vs MiG-15 Fagot

Vought A-7 Corsair II combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 A-7 Corsair II
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15 Fagot combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-15 Fagot
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Specifications
A-7 Corsair II MiG-15 Fagot
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Vought Mikoyan-Gurevich
First flight 27 September 1965 19 December 1947
Year introduced 1966 1949
Number produced 1545 units 17310 units
Average unit price $2 million $200K
Wing area 34.8 m² 20.6 m²
Wingspan 11.8 m 10.1 m
Height 4.9 m 3.7 m
Length 14.1 m 10.1 m
Maximum speed 1123 km/h 1075 km/h
Operational range 1,981 km 2,520 km
Service ceiling 12,800 m 15,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 19,050 kg 6,105 kg
Empty weight 8,840 kg 3,580 kg
Total thrust 1 x 6,795 kgf 1 x 2,700 kgf
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Overview

The A-7 Corsair II and the MiG-15 Fagot are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Vought and Mikoyan-Gurevich respectively.

Top speed is 1,123 km/h for the A-7 Corsair II vs 1,075 km/h for the MiG-15 Fagot. The A-7 Corsair II has an operational range of 1,981 km vs 2,520 km for the MiG-15 Fagot. The MiG-15 Fagot operates at altitudes up to 15,500 m compared to 12,800 m for the A-7 Corsair II. At 19,050 kg MTOW, the A-7 Corsair II is 3.1x the MiG-15 Fagot's 6,105 kg.

The A-7 Corsair II has been produced in 1,545 units vs 17,310 for the MiG-15 Fagot. Unit cost is $2M for the A-7 Corsair II vs $0.2M for the MiG-15 Fagot. The MiG-15 Fagot first flew 18 years before the A-7 Corsair II (1947 vs 1965).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the A-7 Corsair II or MiG-15 Fagot?
The A-7 Corsair II is faster with a maximum speed of 1,123 km/h compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 1,075 km/h, a difference of 48 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A-7 Corsair II or MiG-15 Fagot?
The MiG-15 Fagot has a longer range at 2,520 km compared to the A-7 Corsair II's 1,981 km.
Which can fly higher, the A-7 Corsair II or MiG-15 Fagot?
The MiG-15 Fagot has a higher service ceiling at 15,500 meters (50,853 ft) compared to the A-7 Corsair II's 12,800 meters (41,994 ft).
Which is heavier, the A-7 Corsair II or MiG-15 Fagot?
The A-7 Corsair II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 19,050 kg compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 6,105 kg.
Which is larger, the A-7 Corsair II or MiG-15 Fagot?
The A-7 Corsair II is longer at 14.1 meters compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 10.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A-7 Corsair II or MiG-15 Fagot?
The A-7 Corsair II 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-7 Corsair II or MiG-15 Fagot?
The MiG-15 Fagot entered service first in 1949, 17 years before the A-7 Corsair II which entered service in 1966.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A-7 Corsair II or MiG-15 Fagot?
The MiG-15 Fagot has been produced in greater numbers with 17,310 units compared to 1,545 units of the A-7 Corsair II.