F-111 Aardvark vs MiG-15 Fagot

Overview

The F-111 Aardvark and the MiG-15 Fagot are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by General Dynamics and Mikoyan-Gurevitch respectively.

The F-111 Aardvark reaches 2,655 km/h — 2.5x the MiG-15 Fagot's 1,075 km/h. The F-111 Aardvark has an operational range of 5,940 km vs 2,520 km for the MiG-15 Fagot. The F-111 Aardvark operates at altitudes up to 20,117 m compared to 15,500 m for the MiG-15 Fagot. At 45,359 kg MTOW, the F-111 Aardvark is 7.4x the MiG-15 Fagot's 6,105 kg.

The F-111 Aardvark has been produced in 563 units vs 17,310 for the MiG-15 Fagot. Unit cost is $15M for the F-111 Aardvark vs $0.2M for the MiG-15 Fagot. The MiG-15 Fagot first flew 17 years before the F-111 Aardvark (1947 vs 1964).

F-111 Aardvark

American tactical bomber, active during Cold War and significant use in Vietnam and Gulf Wars, renowned for its variable-sweep wings.
General Dynamics F-111 Aardvark Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer General Dynamics
First flight 21 December 1964
Year introduced 1967
Number produced 563 units
Average unit price $15 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-111 Aardvark

Wing area 61.1 m² ◉
Wingspan 19.2 m ◉
Height 5.0 m ◉
Length 22.4 m ◉
Maximum speed 2655 km/h ◉
Operational range 5,940 km ◉
Service ceiling 20,117 m ◉
Max. takeoff weight 45,359 kg ◉
Empty weight 21,400 kg ◉
Total thrust 2 x 8,119 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-111 Aardvark or MiG-15 Fagot?
The F-111 Aardvark is faster with a maximum speed of 2,655 km/h compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 1,075 km/h, a difference of 1,580 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-111 Aardvark or MiG-15 Fagot?
The F-111 Aardvark has a longer range at 5,940 km compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 2,520 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-111 Aardvark or MiG-15 Fagot?
The F-111 Aardvark has a higher service ceiling at 20,117 meters (66,000 ft) compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 15,500 meters (50,853 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-111 Aardvark or MiG-15 Fagot?
The F-111 Aardvark has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 45,359 kg compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 6,105 kg.
Which is larger, the F-111 Aardvark or MiG-15 Fagot?
The F-111 Aardvark is longer at 22.4 meters compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 10.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-111 Aardvark or MiG-15 Fagot?
The F-111 Aardvark is more expensive at approximately $15 million per unit compared to the MiG-15 Fagot at $0.2 million.
Which entered service first, the F-111 Aardvark or MiG-15 Fagot?
The MiG-15 Fagot entered service first in 1949, 18 years before the F-111 Aardvark which entered service in 1967.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-111 Aardvark or MiG-15 Fagot?
The MiG-15 Fagot has been produced in greater numbers with 17,310 units compared to 563 units of the F-111 Aardvark.

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