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.
Northrop F-5E Tiger II Combat profile drawing
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.
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 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.