F-14 Tomcat vs MiG-15 Fagot

The F-14 Tomcat and the MiG-15 Fagot are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Grumman and Mikoyan-Gurevitch respectively. The F-14 Tomcat reaches 2,485 km/h — 2.3x the MiG-15 Fagot's 1,075 km/h. The F-14 Tomcat has an operational range of 3,000 km vs 2,520 km for the MiG-15 Fagot. The F-14 Tomcat operates at altitudes up to 17,069 m compared to 15,500 m for the MiG-15 Fagot. At 33,724 kg MTOW, the F-14 Tomcat is 5.5x the MiG-15 Fagot's 6,105 kg. The F-14 Tomcat has been produced in 712 units vs 17,310 for the MiG-15 Fagot. Unit cost is $38M for the F-14 Tomcat vs $0.2M for the MiG-15 Fagot. The MiG-15 Fagot first flew 23 years before the F-14 Tomcat (1947 vs 1970).

American supersonic, twin-engine fighter jet, dominant during the Cold War, extensively deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts.
Grumman F-14 Tomcat Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Grumman
First flight 21 December 1970
Year introduced 1972
Number produced 712 units
Average unit price $38 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 52.5 m²
Wingspan 19.6 m
Height 4.9 m
Length 19.1 m
Maximum speed 2485 km/h
Operational range 3,000 km
Service ceiling 17,069 m
Max. takeoff weight 33,724 kg
Empty weight 18,191 kg
Total thrust 2 x 22,408 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-14 Tomcat or MiG-15 Fagot?
The F-14 Tomcat is faster with a maximum speed of 2,485 km/h compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 1,075 km/h, a difference of 1,410 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-14 Tomcat or MiG-15 Fagot?
The F-14 Tomcat has a longer range at 3,000 km compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 2,520 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-14 Tomcat or MiG-15 Fagot?
The F-14 Tomcat has a higher service ceiling at 17,069 meters (56,000 ft) compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 15,500 meters (50,853 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-14 Tomcat or MiG-15 Fagot?
The F-14 Tomcat has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 33,724 kg compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 6,105 kg.
Which is larger, the F-14 Tomcat or MiG-15 Fagot?
The F-14 Tomcat is longer at 19.1 meters compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 10.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-14 Tomcat or MiG-15 Fagot?
The F-14 Tomcat is more expensive at approximately $38 million per unit compared to the MiG-15 Fagot at $0.2 million.
Which entered service first, the F-14 Tomcat or MiG-15 Fagot?
The MiG-15 Fagot entered service first in 1949, 23 years before the F-14 Tomcat which entered service in 1972.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-14 Tomcat or MiG-15 Fagot?
The MiG-15 Fagot has been produced in greater numbers with 17,310 units compared to 712 units of the F-14 Tomcat.