F-16 Fighting Falcon vs MiG-15 Fagot

Overview

The F-16 Fighting Falcon and the MiG-15 Fagot are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by General Dynamics and Mikoyan-Gurevitch respectively.

The F-16 Fighting Falcon reaches 2,410 km/h — 2.2x the MiG-15 Fagot's 1,075 km/h. The F-16 Fighting Falcon has an operational range of 546 km vs 2,520 km for the MiG-15 Fagot. The F-16 Fighting Falcon operates at altitudes up to 18,288 m compared to 15,500 m for the MiG-15 Fagot. At 19,200 kg MTOW, the F-16 Fighting Falcon is 3.1x the MiG-15 Fagot's 6,105 kg.

The F-16 Fighting Falcon has been produced in 4,604 units vs 17,310 for the MiG-15 Fagot. Unit cost is $75M for the F-16 Fighting Falcon vs $0.2M for the MiG-15 Fagot. The MiG-15 Fagot first flew 27 years before the F-16 Fighting Falcon (1947 vs 1974).

F-16 Fighting Falcon

American multirole fighter, famed in late Cold War conflicts, renowned for performance in precision daytime strikes and defensive counter air operations.
General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer General Dynamics
First flight 2 February 1974
Year introduced 1979
Number produced 4604 units
Average unit price $75 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-16 Fighting Falcon

Wing area 27.9 m² ◉
Wingspan 10.0 m ◉
Height 4.9 m ◉
Length 15.1 m ◉
Maximum speed 2410 km/h ◉
Operational range 546 km ◉
Service ceiling 18,288 m ◉
Max. takeoff weight 19,200 kg ◉
Empty weight 8,570 kg ◉
Total thrust 1 x 7,777 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-16 Fighting Falcon or MiG-15 Fagot?
The F-16 Fighting Falcon is faster with a maximum speed of 2,410 km/h compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 1,075 km/h, a difference of 1,335 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or MiG-15 Fagot?
The MiG-15 Fagot has a longer range at 2,520 km compared to the F-16 Fighting Falcon's 546 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or MiG-15 Fagot?
The F-16 Fighting Falcon 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-16 Fighting Falcon or MiG-15 Fagot?
The F-16 Fighting Falcon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 19,200 kg compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 6,105 kg.
Which is larger, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or MiG-15 Fagot?
The F-16 Fighting Falcon is longer at 15.1 meters compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 10.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or MiG-15 Fagot?
The F-16 Fighting Falcon is more expensive at approximately $75 million per unit compared to the MiG-15 Fagot at $0.2 million.
Which entered service first, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or MiG-15 Fagot?
The MiG-15 Fagot entered service first in 1949, 30 years before the F-16 Fighting Falcon which entered service in 1979.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or MiG-15 Fagot?
The MiG-15 Fagot has been produced in greater numbers with 17,310 units compared to 4,604 units of the F-16 Fighting Falcon.

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