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F-5 Freedom Fighter vs MiG-15 Fagot

Overview

The F-5 Freedom Fighter and the MiG-15 Fagot are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Northrop and Mikoyan-Gurevitch respectively.

Top speed is 1,700 km/h for the F-5 Freedom Fighter vs 1,075 km/h for the MiG-15 Fagot. The F-5 Freedom Fighter has an operational range of 891 km vs 2,520 km for the MiG-15 Fagot. The F-5 Freedom Fighter operates at altitudes up to 15,789 m compared to 15,500 m for the MiG-15 Fagot.

The F-5 Freedom Fighter has been produced in 1,204 units vs 17,310 for the MiG-15 Fagot. Unit cost is $2M for the F-5 Freedom Fighter vs $0.2M for the MiG-15 Fagot. The MiG-15 Fagot first flew 12 years before the F-5 Freedom Fighter (1947 vs 1959).

American light fighter of Cold War era, notable for worldwide deployment, used extensively in Vietnam and various regional conflicts.
Northrop F-5 Freedom Fighter combat aircraft side profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Northrop
First flight 30 July 1959
Year introduced 1965
Number produced 1204 units
Average unit price $2 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 aircraft side profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡·πŸ‡Ί Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Mikoyan-Gurevitch
First flight 19 December 1947
Year introduced 1949
Number produced 17310 units
Average unit price $200K
Wing area 17.3 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 8.1 m β—‰
Height 4.1 m β—‰
Length 14.5 m β—‰
Maximum speed 1700 km/h β—‰
Operational range 891 km β—‰
Service ceiling 15,789 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 11,187 kg β—‰
Empty weight 4,349 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 1,588 kgf β—‰
Wing area 20.6 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 10.1 m β—‰
Height 3.7 m β—‰
Length 10.1 m β—‰
Maximum speed 1075 km/h β—‰
Operational range 2,520 km β—‰
Service ceiling 15,500 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 6,105 kg β—‰
Empty weight 3,580 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 2,700 kgf β—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-5 Freedom Fighter or MiG-15 Fagot?
The F-5 Freedom Fighter is faster with a maximum speed of 1,700 km/h compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 1,075 km/h, a difference of 625 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-5 Freedom Fighter or MiG-15 Fagot?
The MiG-15 Fagot has a longer range at 2,520 km compared to the F-5 Freedom Fighter's 891 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-5 Freedom Fighter or MiG-15 Fagot?
The F-5 Freedom Fighter has a higher service ceiling at 15,789 meters (51,801 ft) compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 15,500 meters (50,853 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-5 Freedom Fighter or MiG-15 Fagot?
The F-5 Freedom Fighter has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 11,187 kg compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 6,105 kg.
Which is larger, the F-5 Freedom Fighter or MiG-15 Fagot?
The F-5 Freedom Fighter is longer at 14.4 meters compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 10.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-5 Freedom Fighter or MiG-15 Fagot?
The F-5 Freedom Fighter is more expensive at approximately $2.0 million per unit compared to the MiG-15 Fagot at $0.2 million.
Which entered service first, the F-5 Freedom Fighter or MiG-15 Fagot?
The MiG-15 Fagot entered service first in 1949, 16 years before the F-5 Freedom Fighter which entered service in 1965.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-5 Freedom Fighter or MiG-15 Fagot?
The MiG-15 Fagot has been produced in greater numbers with 17,310 units compared to 1,204 units of the F-5 Freedom Fighter.