Cheetah vs MiG-15 Fagot
Overview
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).
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| Origin country | 🇿🇦 South Africa |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Atlas |
| First flight | 16 July 1986 |
| Year introduced | 1986 |
| Number produced | 38 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
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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 | 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.