F-22 Raptor vs MiG-15 Fagot

The F-22 Raptor and the MiG-15 Fagot are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Lockheed Martin and Mikoyan-Gurevitch respectively. The F-22 Raptor reaches 2,414 km/h — 2.2x the MiG-15 Fagot's 1,075 km/h. The F-22 Raptor has an operational range of 3,000 km vs 2,520 km for the MiG-15 Fagot. The F-22 Raptor operates at altitudes up to 19,812 m compared to 15,500 m for the MiG-15 Fagot. At 38,000 kg MTOW, the F-22 Raptor is 6.2x the MiG-15 Fagot's 6,105 kg. The F-22 Raptor has been produced in 195 units vs 17,310 for the MiG-15 Fagot. Unit cost is $150M for the F-22 Raptor vs $0.2M for the MiG-15 Fagot. The MiG-15 Fagot first flew 50 years before the F-22 Raptor (1947 vs 1997).

American fifth-generation stealth tactical fighter used primarily by the U.S. Air Force, notable for its role in the Afghanistan War.
Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Lockheed Martin
First flight 7 September 1997
Year introduced 2005
Number produced 195 units
Average unit price $150 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 78.0 m²
Wingspan 13.6 m
Height 5.1 m
Length 18.9 m
Maximum speed 2414 km/h
Operational range 3,000 km
Service ceiling 19,812 m
Max. takeoff weight 38,000 kg
Empty weight 19,700 kg
Total thrust 2 x 31,752 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-22 Raptor or MiG-15 Fagot?
The F-22 Raptor is faster with a maximum speed of 2,414 km/h compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 1,075 km/h, a difference of 1,339 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-22 Raptor or MiG-15 Fagot?
The F-22 Raptor has a longer range at 3,000 km compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 2,520 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-22 Raptor or MiG-15 Fagot?
The F-22 Raptor 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-22 Raptor or MiG-15 Fagot?
The F-22 Raptor has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 38,000 kg compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 6,105 kg.
Which is larger, the F-22 Raptor or MiG-15 Fagot?
The F-22 Raptor is longer at 18.9 meters compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 10.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-22 Raptor or MiG-15 Fagot?
The F-22 Raptor is more expensive at approximately $150 million per unit compared to the MiG-15 Fagot at $0.2 million.
Which entered service first, the F-22 Raptor or MiG-15 Fagot?
The MiG-15 Fagot entered service first in 1949, 56 years before the F-22 Raptor which entered service in 2005.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-22 Raptor or MiG-15 Fagot?
The MiG-15 Fagot has been produced in greater numbers with 17,310 units compared to 195 units of the F-22 Raptor.