Buccaneer vs MiG-15 Fagot
The Buccaneer and the MiG-15 Fagot are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Blackburn/Hawker-Siddeley and Mikoyan-Gurevitch respectively. Top speed is 1,040 km/h for the Buccaneer vs 1,075 km/h for the MiG-15 Fagot. The Buccaneer has an operational range of 3,700 km vs 2,520 km for the MiG-15 Fagot. The MiG-15 Fagot operates at altitudes up to 15,500 m compared to 12,200 m for the Buccaneer. At 28,000 kg MTOW, the Buccaneer is 4.6x the MiG-15 Fagot's 6,105 kg. The Buccaneer has been produced in 211 units vs 17,310 for the MiG-15 Fagot. Unit cost is $2.5M for the Buccaneer vs $0.2M for the MiG-15 Fagot. The MiG-15 Fagot first flew 11 years before the Buccaneer (1947 vs 1958).
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| Origin country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Blackburn/Hawker-Siddeley |
| First flight | 30 April 1958 |
| Year introduced | 1962 |
| Number produced | 211 units |
| Average unit price | $2.5 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 | 47.8 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 13.4 m â—‰ |
| Height | 5.0 m â—‰ |
| Length | 19.3 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 1040 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 3,700 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 12,200 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 28,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 14,000 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 10,070 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 Buccaneer or MiG-15 Fagot?
The MiG-15 Fagot is faster with a maximum speed of 1,075 km/h compared to the Buccaneer's 1,040 km/h, a difference of 35 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Buccaneer or MiG-15 Fagot?
The Buccaneer has a longer range at 3,700 km compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 2,520 km.
Which can fly higher, the Buccaneer or MiG-15 Fagot?
The MiG-15 Fagot has a higher service ceiling at 15,500 meters (50,853 ft) compared to the Buccaneer's 12,200 meters (40,026 ft).
Which is heavier, the Buccaneer or MiG-15 Fagot?
The Buccaneer has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 28,000 kg compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 6,105 kg.
Which is larger, the Buccaneer or MiG-15 Fagot?
The Buccaneer is longer at 19.3 meters compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 10.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Buccaneer or MiG-15 Fagot?
The Buccaneer is more expensive at approximately $2.5 million per unit compared to the MiG-15 Fagot at $0.2 million.
Which entered service first, the Buccaneer or MiG-15 Fagot?
The MiG-15 Fagot entered service first in 1949, 13 years before the Buccaneer which entered service in 1962.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Buccaneer or MiG-15 Fagot?
The MiG-15 Fagot has been produced in greater numbers with 17,310 units compared to 211 units of the Buccaneer.