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F-105 Thunderchief vs MiG-15 Fagot

Republic F-105 Thunderchief combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-105 Thunderchief
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15 Fagot combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-15 Fagot
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Specifications
F-105 Thunderchief MiG-15 Fagot
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Republic Mikoyan-Gurevich
First flight 22 October 1955 19 December 1947
Year introduced 1958 1949
Number produced 833 units 17310 units
Average unit price $2.7 million $200K
Wing area 35.8 m² 20.6 m²
Wingspan 10.7 m 10.1 m
Height 6.0 m 3.7 m
Length 19.6 m 10.1 m
Maximum speed 2208 km/h 1075 km/h
Operational range 1,252 km 2,520 km
Service ceiling 14,783 m 15,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 23,834 kg 6,105 kg
Empty weight 12,470 kg 3,580 kg
Total thrust 1 x 12,020 kgf 1 x 2,700 kgf
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Overview

The F-105 Thunderchief and the MiG-15 Fagot are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Republic and Mikoyan-Gurevich respectively.

The F-105 Thunderchief reaches 2,208 km/h — 2.1:1 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 3.9:1 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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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.