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).

American fighter-bomber, renowned for its widespread use in the Vietnam War and numerous other international military conflicts.
McDonnell F-4 Phantom II Combat profile drawing
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
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 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.