Cheetah vs MiG-15 Fagot

The Cheetah and the MiG-15 Fagot are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Atlas and Mikoyan-Gurevitch respectively. The Cheetah reaches 2,338 km/h — 2.2x the MiG-15 Fagot's 1,075 km/h. The Cheetah has an operational range of 1,300 km vs 2,520 km for the MiG-15 Fagot. The Cheetah operates at altitudes up to 17,000 m compared to 15,500 m for the MiG-15 Fagot. At 16,500 kg MTOW, the Cheetah is 2.7x the MiG-15 Fagot's 6,105 kg. The Cheetah has been produced in 38 units vs 17,310 for the MiG-15 Fagot. The MiG-15 Fagot first flew 39 years before the Cheetah (1947 vs 1986).

South African jet fighter, evolved in the Cold War era, extensively deployed for air defence and aerial refuelling missions.
Atlas Cheetah Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇿🇦 South Africa
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Atlas
First flight 16 July 1986
Year introduced 1986
Number produced 38 units
Average unit price $-- million
Soviet jet fighter-bomber, famous for its role in the Korean War, widely deployed for air superiority and interception missions.
Mikoyan-Gurevitch MiG-15 Fagot Combat profile drawing
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 34.8 m²
Wingspan 8.2 m
Height 4.6 m
Length 15.7 m
Maximum speed 2338 km/h
Operational range 1,300 km
Service ceiling 17,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 16,500 kg
Empty weight 7,400 kg
Total thrust 0
Wing area 20.6 m²
Wingspan 10.1 m
Height 3.7 m
Length 10.1 m
Maximum speed 1075 km/h
Operational range 2,520 km
Service ceiling 15,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,105 kg
Empty weight 3,580 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,700 kgf

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Cheetah or MiG-15 Fagot?
The Cheetah is faster with a maximum speed of 2,338 km/h compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 1,075 km/h, a difference of 1,263 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Cheetah or MiG-15 Fagot?
The MiG-15 Fagot has a longer range at 2,520 km compared to the Cheetah's 1,300 km.
Which can fly higher, the Cheetah or MiG-15 Fagot?
The Cheetah has a higher service ceiling at 17,000 meters (55,774 ft) compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 15,500 meters (50,853 ft).
Which is heavier, the Cheetah or MiG-15 Fagot?
The Cheetah has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 16,500 kg compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 6,105 kg.
Which is larger, the Cheetah or MiG-15 Fagot?
The Cheetah is longer at 15.7 meters compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 10.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the Cheetah or MiG-15 Fagot?
The MiG-15 Fagot entered service first in 1949, 37 years before the Cheetah which entered service in 1986.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Cheetah or MiG-15 Fagot?
The MiG-15 Fagot has been produced in greater numbers with 17,310 units compared to 38 units of the Cheetah.