F-101 Voodoo vs MiG-15 Fagot

The F-101 Voodoo and the MiG-15 Fagot are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by McDonnell Douglas and Mikoyan-Gurevitch respectively. Top speed is 1,825 km/h for the F-101 Voodoo vs 1,075 km/h for the MiG-15 Fagot. The F-101 Voodoo has an operational range of 2,450 km vs 2,520 km for the MiG-15 Fagot. The F-101 Voodoo operates at altitudes up to 17,800 m compared to 15,500 m for the MiG-15 Fagot. At 23,770 kg MTOW, the F-101 Voodoo is 3.9x the MiG-15 Fagot's 6,105 kg. The F-101 Voodoo has been produced in 807 units vs 17,310 for the MiG-15 Fagot. Unit cost is $2M for the F-101 Voodoo vs $0.2M for the MiG-15 Fagot. The MiG-15 Fagot first flew 7 years before the F-101 Voodoo (1947 vs 1954).

American supersonic jet fighter, used extensively during the Cold War, significant for its reconnaissance roles in the Cuban Missile Crisis.
McDonnell Douglas F-101 Voodoo Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer McDonnell Douglas
First flight 29 September 1954
Year introduced 1959
Number produced 807 units
Average unit price $2 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 34.2 m² ◉
Wingspan 12.1 m â—‰
Height 5.5 m â—‰
Length 20.6 m â—‰
Maximum speed 1825 km/h â—‰
Operational range 2,450 km â—‰
Service ceiling 17,800 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 23,770 kg â—‰
Empty weight 12,925 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 10,866 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 F-101 Voodoo or MiG-15 Fagot?
The F-101 Voodoo is faster with a maximum speed of 1,825 km/h compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 1,075 km/h, a difference of 750 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-101 Voodoo or MiG-15 Fagot?
The MiG-15 Fagot has a longer range at 2,520 km compared to the F-101 Voodoo's 2,450 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-101 Voodoo or MiG-15 Fagot?
The F-101 Voodoo has a higher service ceiling at 17,800 meters (58,398 ft) compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 15,500 meters (50,853 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-101 Voodoo or MiG-15 Fagot?
The F-101 Voodoo has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 23,770 kg compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 6,105 kg.
Which is larger, the F-101 Voodoo or MiG-15 Fagot?
The F-101 Voodoo is longer at 20.6 meters compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 10.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-101 Voodoo or MiG-15 Fagot?
The F-101 Voodoo is more expensive at approximately $2.0 million per unit compared to the MiG-15 Fagot at $0.2 million.
Which entered service first, the F-101 Voodoo or MiG-15 Fagot?
The MiG-15 Fagot entered service first in 1949, 10 years before the F-101 Voodoo which entered service in 1959.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-101 Voodoo or MiG-15 Fagot?
The MiG-15 Fagot has been produced in greater numbers with 17,310 units compared to 807 units of the F-101 Voodoo.