F-4 Phantom II vs MiG-15 Fagot
The F-4 Phantom II and the MiG-15 Fagot are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by McDonnell and Mikoyan-Gurevitch respectively. The F-4 Phantom II reaches 2,370 km/h — 2.2x the MiG-15 Fagot's 1,075 km/h. The F-4 Phantom II has an operational range of 680 km vs 2,520 km for the MiG-15 Fagot. The F-4 Phantom II operates at altitudes up to 18,288 m compared to 15,500 m for the MiG-15 Fagot. At 28,030 kg MTOW, the F-4 Phantom II is 4.6x the MiG-15 Fagot's 6,105 kg. The F-4 Phantom II has been produced in 5,195 units vs 17,310 for the MiG-15 Fagot. Unit cost is $3M for the F-4 Phantom II vs $0.2M for the MiG-15 Fagot. The MiG-15 Fagot first flew 11 years before the F-4 Phantom II (1947 vs 1958).
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | McDonnell |
| First flight | 27 May 1958 |
| Year introduced | 1962 |
| Number produced | 5195 units |
| Average unit price | $3 million |
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| 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 | 49.2 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 11.7 m ◉ |
| Height | 5.0 m ◉ |
| Length | 19.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 2370 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 680 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 18,288 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 28,030 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 13,757 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 16,186 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-4 Phantom II or MiG-15 Fagot?
The F-4 Phantom II is faster with a maximum speed of 2,370 km/h compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 1,075 km/h, a difference of 1,295 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-4 Phantom II or MiG-15 Fagot?
The MiG-15 Fagot has a longer range at 2,520 km compared to the F-4 Phantom II's 680 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-4 Phantom II or MiG-15 Fagot?
The F-4 Phantom II 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-4 Phantom II or MiG-15 Fagot?
The F-4 Phantom II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 28,030 kg compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 6,105 kg.
Which is larger, the F-4 Phantom II or MiG-15 Fagot?
The F-4 Phantom II is longer at 19.0 meters compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 10.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-4 Phantom II or MiG-15 Fagot?
The F-4 Phantom II is more expensive at approximately $3.0 million per unit compared to the MiG-15 Fagot at $0.2 million.
Which entered service first, the F-4 Phantom II or MiG-15 Fagot?
The MiG-15 Fagot entered service first in 1949, 13 years before the F-4 Phantom II which entered service in 1962.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-4 Phantom II or MiG-15 Fagot?
The MiG-15 Fagot has been produced in greater numbers with 17,310 units compared to 5,195 units of the F-4 Phantom II.