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Buccaneer vs MiG-15 Fagot

Buccaneer vs MiG-15 Fagot at a glance — top speed 1,040 vs 1,075 km/h, range 3,700 vs 2,520 km, max takeoff weight 28,000 vs 6,105 kg, built 211 vs 17,310 units.

Blackburn Buccaneer combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Buccaneer
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15 Fagot combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-15 Fagot
Specifications
Buccaneer MiG-15 Fagot
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Blackburn Mikoyan-Gurevich
First flight 30 April 1958 19 December 1947
Year introduced 1962 1949
Number produced 211 units 17310 units
Average unit price $2.5 million $200K
Wing area 47.8 m² 20.6 m²
Wingspan 13.4 m 10.1 m
Height 5.0 m 3.7 m
Length 19.3 m 10.1 m
Maximum speed 1040 km/h 1075 km/h
Operational range 3,700 km 2,520 km
Service ceiling 12,200 m 15,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 28,000 kg 6,105 kg
Empty weight 14,000 kg 3,580 kg
Total thrust 2 x 10,070 kgf 1 x 2,700 kgf
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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.