Alphajet vs MiG-15 Fagot
Overview
The Alphajet and the MiG-15 Fagot are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Dassault-Bréguet/Dornier and Mikoyan-Gurevitch respectively.
Top speed is 1,000 km/h for the Alphajet vs 1,075 km/h for the MiG-15 Fagot. The Alphajet has an operational range of 1,095 km vs 2,520 km for the MiG-15 Fagot. The MiG-15 Fagot operates at altitudes up to 15,500 m compared to 14,630 m for the Alphajet.
The Alphajet has been produced in 480 units vs 17,310 for the MiG-15 Fagot. Unit cost is $8M for the Alphajet vs $0.2M for the MiG-15 Fagot. The MiG-15 Fagot first flew 26 years before the Alphajet (1947 vs 1973).
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| Origin country | 🇩🇪 Germany 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Dassault-Bréguet/Dornier |
| First flight | 26 October 1973 |
| Year introduced | 1978 |
| Number produced | 480 units |
| Average unit price | $8 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 | $200K |
| Wing area | 17.5 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 9.1 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.2 m â—‰ |
| Length | 13.2 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 1000 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,095 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 14,630 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 7,500 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 3,515 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,350 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 Alphajet or MiG-15 Fagot?
The MiG-15 Fagot is faster with a maximum speed of 1,075 km/h compared to the Alphajet's 1,000 km/h, a difference of 75 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Alphajet or MiG-15 Fagot?
The MiG-15 Fagot has a longer range at 2,520 km compared to the Alphajet's 1,095 km.
Which can fly higher, the Alphajet or MiG-15 Fagot?
The MiG-15 Fagot has a higher service ceiling at 15,500 meters (50,853 ft) compared to the Alphajet's 14,630 meters (47,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the Alphajet or MiG-15 Fagot?
The Alphajet has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,500 kg compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 6,105 kg.
Which is larger, the Alphajet or MiG-15 Fagot?
The Alphajet is longer at 13.2 meters compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 10.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Alphajet or MiG-15 Fagot?
The Alphajet is more expensive at approximately $8.0 million per unit compared to the MiG-15 Fagot at $0.2 million.
Which entered service first, the Alphajet or MiG-15 Fagot?
The MiG-15 Fagot entered service first in 1949, 29 years before the Alphajet which entered service in 1978.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Alphajet or MiG-15 Fagot?
The MiG-15 Fagot has been produced in greater numbers with 17,310 units compared to 480 units of the Alphajet.