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F4D Skyray vs MiG-15 Fagot

F4D Skyray vs MiG-15 Fagot at a glance — top speed 1,161 vs 1,075 km/h, range 1,926 vs 2,520 km, max takeoff weight 12,300 vs 6,105 kg, built 422 vs 17,310 units.

Douglas F4D Skyray combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F4D Skyray
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15 Fagot combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-15 Fagot
Specifications
F4D Skyray MiG-15 Fagot
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Douglas Mikoyan-Gurevich
First flight 23 January 1951 19 December 1947
Year introduced 1956 1949
Number produced 422 units 17310 units
Average unit price -- $200K
Wing area 51.8 m² 20.6 m²
Wingspan 10.2 m 10.1 m
Height 4.0 m 3.7 m
Length 13.8 m 10.1 m
Maximum speed 1161 km/h 1075 km/h
Operational range 1,926 km 2,520 km
Service ceiling 16,764 m 15,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 12,300 kg 6,105 kg
Empty weight 7,268 kg 3,580 kg
Total thrust 1 x 7,257 kgf 1 x 2,700 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F4D Skyray or MiG-15 Fagot?
The F4D Skyray is faster with a maximum speed of 1,161 km/h compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 1,075 km/h, a difference of 86 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F4D Skyray or MiG-15 Fagot?
The MiG-15 Fagot has a longer range at 2,520 km compared to the F4D Skyray's 1,926 km.
Which can fly higher, the F4D Skyray or MiG-15 Fagot?
The F4D Skyray has a higher service ceiling at 16,764 meters (55,000 ft) compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 15,500 meters (50,853 ft).
Which is heavier, the F4D Skyray or MiG-15 Fagot?
The F4D Skyray has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12,300 kg compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 6,105 kg.
Which is larger, the F4D Skyray or MiG-15 Fagot?
The F4D Skyray is longer at 13.8 meters compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 10.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the F4D Skyray or MiG-15 Fagot?
The MiG-15 Fagot entered service first in 1949, 7 years before the F4D Skyray which entered service in 1956.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F4D Skyray or MiG-15 Fagot?
The MiG-15 Fagot has been produced in greater numbers with 17,310 units compared to 422 units of the F4D Skyray.