F-5E Tiger II vs MiG-15 Fagot
The F-5E Tiger II 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-5E Tiger II vs 1,075 km/h for the MiG-15 Fagot. The F-5E Tiger II has an operational range of 891 km vs 2,520 km for the MiG-15 Fagot. The F-5E Tiger II operates at altitudes up to 15,789 m compared to 15,500 m for the MiG-15 Fagot. The F-5E Tiger II has been produced in 1,399 units vs 17,310 for the MiG-15 Fagot. Unit cost is $3M for the F-5E Tiger II vs $0.2M for the MiG-15 Fagot. The MiG-15 Fagot first flew 25 years before the F-5E Tiger II (1947 vs 1972).
| American fighter jet, used in the Cold War era, notable for its worldwide military deployments, including operation Desert Storm. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Northrop |
| First flight | 11 August 1972 |
| Year introduced | 1976 |
| Number produced | 1399 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. | |
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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 | 17.3 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 8.1 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.1 m â—‰ |
| Length | 14.5 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 1700 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 891 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 15,789 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 11,187 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 4,349 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 3,176 kgf â—‰ |
| Wing area | 20.6 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 10.1 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.7 m â—‰ |
| Length | 10.1 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 1075 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 2,520 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 15,500 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 6,105 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 3,580 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 2,700 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the F-5E Tiger II or MiG-15 Fagot?
The F-5E Tiger II 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-5E Tiger II or MiG-15 Fagot?
The MiG-15 Fagot has a longer range at 2,520 km compared to the F-5E Tiger II's 891 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-5E Tiger II or MiG-15 Fagot?
The F-5E Tiger II 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-5E Tiger II or MiG-15 Fagot?
The F-5E Tiger II 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-5E Tiger II or MiG-15 Fagot?
The F-5E Tiger II is longer at 14.4 meters compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 10.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-5E Tiger II or MiG-15 Fagot?
The F-5E Tiger 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-5E Tiger II or MiG-15 Fagot?
The MiG-15 Fagot entered service first in 1949, 27 years before the F-5E Tiger II which entered service in 1976.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-5E Tiger II or MiG-15 Fagot?
The MiG-15 Fagot has been produced in greater numbers with 17,310 units compared to 1,399 units of the F-5E Tiger II.