F-15 Eagle vs MiG-15 Fagot

Overview

The F-15 Eagle and the MiG-15 Fagot are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by McDonnell Douglas and Mikoyan-Gurevitch respectively.

The F-15 Eagle reaches 2,655 km/h — 2.5x the MiG-15 Fagot's 1,075 km/h. The F-15 Eagle has an operational range of 3,971 km vs 2,520 km for the MiG-15 Fagot. The F-15 Eagle operates at altitudes up to 19,812 m compared to 15,500 m for the MiG-15 Fagot. At 30,844 kg MTOW, the F-15 Eagle is 5.1x the MiG-15 Fagot's 6,105 kg.

The F-15 Eagle has been produced in 1,198 units vs 17,310 for the MiG-15 Fagot. Unit cost is $29M for the F-15 Eagle vs $0.2M for the MiG-15 Fagot. The MiG-15 Fagot first flew 25 years before the F-15 Eagle (1947 vs 1972).

F-15 Eagle

American twin-engine, all-weather tactical fighter, prominent during Cold War, deployed extensively in Middle East conflicts.
McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer McDonnell Douglas
First flight 27 July 1972
Year introduced 1976
Number produced 1198 units
Average unit price $29 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-15 Eagle

Wing area 56.5 m² ◉
Wingspan 13.1 m ◉
Height 5.6 m ◉
Length 19.4 m ◉
Maximum speed 2655 km/h ◉
Operational range 3,971 km ◉
Service ceiling 19,812 m ◉
Max. takeoff weight 30,844 kg ◉
Empty weight 12,701 kg ◉
Total thrust 2 x 7,915 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-15 Eagle or MiG-15 Fagot?
The F-15 Eagle 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-15 Eagle or MiG-15 Fagot?
The F-15 Eagle has a longer range at 3,971 km compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 2,520 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-15 Eagle or MiG-15 Fagot?
The F-15 Eagle has a higher service ceiling at 19,812 meters (65,000 ft) compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 15,500 meters (50,853 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-15 Eagle or MiG-15 Fagot?
The F-15 Eagle has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 30,844 kg compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 6,105 kg.
Which is larger, the F-15 Eagle or MiG-15 Fagot?
The F-15 Eagle is longer at 19.4 meters compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 10.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-15 Eagle or MiG-15 Fagot?
The F-15 Eagle is more expensive at approximately $29 million per unit compared to the MiG-15 Fagot at $0.2 million.
Which entered service first, the F-15 Eagle or MiG-15 Fagot?
The MiG-15 Fagot entered service first in 1949, 27 years before the F-15 Eagle which entered service in 1976.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-15 Eagle or MiG-15 Fagot?
The MiG-15 Fagot has been produced in greater numbers with 17,310 units compared to 1,198 units of the F-15 Eagle.

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