F-15E Strike Eagle vs MiG-15 Fagot

Overview

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

The F-15E Strike Eagle reaches 2,655 km/h β€” 2.5x the MiG-15 Fagot's 1,075 km/h. The F-15E Strike Eagle has an operational range of 1,272 km vs 2,520 km for the MiG-15 Fagot. The F-15E Strike Eagle operates at altitudes up to 18,288 m compared to 15,500 m for the MiG-15 Fagot. At 36,741 kg MTOW, the F-15E Strike Eagle is 6.0x the MiG-15 Fagot's 6,105 kg.

The F-15E Strike Eagle has been produced in 525 units vs 17,310 for the MiG-15 Fagot. Unit cost is $87M for the F-15E Strike Eagle vs $0.2M for the MiG-15 Fagot. The MiG-15 Fagot first flew 39 years before the F-15E Strike Eagle (1947 vs 1986).

American all-weather multirole strike fighter, prominent in the Gulf War for precision strike and deep interdiction missions.
McDonnell Douglas F-15E Strike Eagle Combat profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer McDonnell Douglas
First flight 11 December 1986
Year introduced 1986
Number produced 525 units
Average unit price $87 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 πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Mikoyan-Gurevitch
First flight 19 December 1947
Year introduced 1949
Number produced 17310 units
Average unit price $200K
Wing area 56.0 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 13.1 m β—‰
Height 5.6 m β—‰
Length 19.4 m β—‰
Maximum speed 2655 km/h β—‰
Operational range 1,272 km β—‰
Service ceiling 18,288 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 36,741 kg β—‰
Empty weight 14,379 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 13,154 kgf β—‰
Wing area 20.6 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 10.1 m β—‰
Height 3.7 m β—‰
Length 10.1 m β—‰
Maximum speed 1075 km/h β—‰
Operational range 2,520 km β—‰
Service ceiling 15,500 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 6,105 kg β—‰
Empty weight 3,580 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 2,700 kgf β—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-15E Strike Eagle or MiG-15 Fagot?
The F-15E Strike 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-15E Strike Eagle or MiG-15 Fagot?
The MiG-15 Fagot has a longer range at 2,520 km compared to the F-15E Strike Eagle's 1,272 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-15E Strike Eagle or MiG-15 Fagot?
The F-15E Strike Eagle has a higher service ceiling at 18,288 meters (60,000 ft) compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 15,500 meters (50,853 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-15E Strike Eagle or MiG-15 Fagot?
The F-15E Strike Eagle has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 36,741 kg compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 6,105 kg.
Which is larger, the F-15E Strike Eagle or MiG-15 Fagot?
The F-15E Strike Eagle is longer at 19.4 meters compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 10.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-15E Strike Eagle or MiG-15 Fagot?
The F-15E Strike Eagle is more expensive at approximately $87 million per unit compared to the MiG-15 Fagot at $0.2 million.
Which entered service first, the F-15E Strike Eagle or MiG-15 Fagot?
The MiG-15 Fagot entered service first in 1949, 37 years before the F-15E Strike Eagle which entered service in 1986.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-15E Strike Eagle or MiG-15 Fagot?
The MiG-15 Fagot has been produced in greater numbers with 17,310 units compared to 525 units of the F-15E Strike Eagle.