F-104 Starfighter vs MiG-15 Fagot

Overview

The F-104 Starfighter and the MiG-15 Fagot are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Lockheed and Mikoyan-Gurevitch respectively.

The F-104 Starfighter reaches 2,500 km/h — 2.3x the MiG-15 Fagot's 1,075 km/h. The F-104 Starfighter has an operational range of 680 km vs 2,520 km for the MiG-15 Fagot. The MiG-15 Fagot operates at altitudes up to 15,500 m compared to 15,240 m for the F-104 Starfighter. At 13,170 kg MTOW, the F-104 Starfighter is 2.2x the MiG-15 Fagot's 6,105 kg.

The F-104 Starfighter has been produced in 2,578 units vs 17,310 for the MiG-15 Fagot. Unit cost is $1.4M for the F-104 Starfighter vs $0.2M for the MiG-15 Fagot. The MiG-15 Fagot first flew 7 years before the F-104 Starfighter (1947 vs 1954).

F-104 Starfighter

American supersonic interceptor, notable for Cold War operations, deployed extensively by NATO and several other international air forces.
Lockheed F-104 Starfighter Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Lockheed
First flight 4 March 1954
Year introduced 1958
Number produced 2578 units
Average unit price $1.4 million
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MiG-15 Fagot

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 $200K
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F-104 Starfighter

Wing area 18.2 m² ◉
Wingspan 6.4 m ◉
Height 4.1 m ◉
Length 16.7 m ◉
Maximum speed 2500 km/h ◉
Operational range 680 km ◉
Service ceiling 15,240 m ◉
Max. takeoff weight 13,170 kg ◉
Empty weight 6,350 kg ◉
Total thrust 1 x 4,536 kgf ◉

MiG-15 Fagot

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 F-104 Starfighter or MiG-15 Fagot?
The F-104 Starfighter is faster with a maximum speed of 2,500 km/h compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 1,075 km/h, a difference of 1,425 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-104 Starfighter or MiG-15 Fagot?
The MiG-15 Fagot has a longer range at 2,520 km compared to the F-104 Starfighter's 680 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-104 Starfighter or MiG-15 Fagot?
The MiG-15 Fagot has a higher service ceiling at 15,500 meters (50,853 ft) compared to the F-104 Starfighter's 15,240 meters (50,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-104 Starfighter or MiG-15 Fagot?
The F-104 Starfighter has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,170 kg compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 6,105 kg.
Which is larger, the F-104 Starfighter or MiG-15 Fagot?
The F-104 Starfighter is longer at 16.7 meters compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 10.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-104 Starfighter or MiG-15 Fagot?
The F-104 Starfighter is more expensive at approximately $1.4 million per unit compared to the MiG-15 Fagot at $0.2 million.
Which entered service first, the F-104 Starfighter or MiG-15 Fagot?
The MiG-15 Fagot entered service first in 1949, 9 years before the F-104 Starfighter which entered service in 1958.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-104 Starfighter or MiG-15 Fagot?
The MiG-15 Fagot has been produced in greater numbers with 17,310 units compared to 2,578 units of the F-104 Starfighter.

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