F-105 Thunderchief vs MiG-15 Fagot
The F-105 Thunderchief and the MiG-15 Fagot are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Republic and Mikoyan-Gurevitch respectively. The F-105 Thunderchief reaches 2,208 km/h — 2.1x the MiG-15 Fagot's 1,075 km/h. The F-105 Thunderchief has an operational range of 1,252 km vs 2,520 km for the MiG-15 Fagot. The MiG-15 Fagot operates at altitudes up to 15,500 m compared to 14,783 m for the F-105 Thunderchief. At 23,834 kg MTOW, the F-105 Thunderchief is 3.9x the MiG-15 Fagot's 6,105 kg. The F-105 Thunderchief has been produced in 833 units vs 17,310 for the MiG-15 Fagot. Unit cost is $2.7M for the F-105 Thunderchief vs $0.2M for the MiG-15 Fagot. The MiG-15 Fagot first flew 8 years before the F-105 Thunderchief (1947 vs 1955).
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Republic |
| First flight | 22 October 1955 |
| Year introduced | 1958 |
| Number produced | 833 units |
| Average unit price | $2.7 million |
| Soviet jet fighter-bomber, famous for its role in the Korean War, widely deployed for air superiority and interception missions. | |
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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 | $0.2 million |
| Wing area | 35.8 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 10.7 m ◉ |
| Height | 6.0 m ◉ |
| Length | 19.6 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 2208 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,252 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 14,783 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 23,834 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 12,470 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 7,798 kgf ◉ |
| 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-105 Thunderchief or MiG-15 Fagot?
The F-105 Thunderchief is faster with a maximum speed of 2,208 km/h compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 1,075 km/h, a difference of 1,133 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-105 Thunderchief or MiG-15 Fagot?
The MiG-15 Fagot has a longer range at 2,520 km compared to the F-105 Thunderchief's 1,252 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-105 Thunderchief or MiG-15 Fagot?
The MiG-15 Fagot has a higher service ceiling at 15,500 meters (50,853 ft) compared to the F-105 Thunderchief's 14,783 meters (48,500 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-105 Thunderchief or MiG-15 Fagot?
The F-105 Thunderchief has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 23,834 kg compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 6,105 kg.
Which is larger, the F-105 Thunderchief or MiG-15 Fagot?
The F-105 Thunderchief is longer at 19.6 meters compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 10.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-105 Thunderchief or MiG-15 Fagot?
The F-105 Thunderchief is more expensive at approximately $2.7 million per unit compared to the MiG-15 Fagot at $0.2 million.
Which entered service first, the F-105 Thunderchief or MiG-15 Fagot?
The MiG-15 Fagot entered service first in 1949, 9 years before the F-105 Thunderchief which entered service in 1958.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-105 Thunderchief or MiG-15 Fagot?
The MiG-15 Fagot has been produced in greater numbers with 17,310 units compared to 833 units of the F-105 Thunderchief.