F-8 Crusader vs MiG-15 Fagot

The F-8 Crusader and the MiG-15 Fagot are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Vought and Mikoyan-Gurevitch respectively. Top speed is 1,971 km/h for the F-8 Crusader vs 1,075 km/h for the MiG-15 Fagot. The F-8 Crusader has an operational range of 730 km vs 2,520 km for the MiG-15 Fagot. The F-8 Crusader operates at altitudes up to 17,678 m compared to 15,500 m for the MiG-15 Fagot. At 13,000 kg MTOW, the F-8 Crusader is 2.1x the MiG-15 Fagot's 6,105 kg. The F-8 Crusader has been produced in 1,219 units vs 17,310 for the MiG-15 Fagot. Unit cost is $2.5M for the F-8 Crusader vs $0.2M for the MiG-15 Fagot. The MiG-15 Fagot first flew 8 years before the F-8 Crusader (1947 vs 1955).

American fighter aircraft, notable for its Cold War-era use, largely deployed in the Vietnam War and the Cuban Missile Crisis.
Vought F-8 Crusader Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Vought
First flight 25 March 1955
Year introduced 1957
Number produced 1219 units
Average unit price $2.5 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 34.8 m² ◉
Wingspan 10.9 m â—‰
Height 4.8 m â—‰
Length 16.5 m â—‰
Maximum speed 1971 km/h â—‰
Operational range 730 km â—‰
Service ceiling 17,678 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 13,000 kg â—‰
Empty weight 7,956 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 4,853 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-8 Crusader or MiG-15 Fagot?
The F-8 Crusader is faster with a maximum speed of 1,971 km/h compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 1,075 km/h, a difference of 896 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-8 Crusader or MiG-15 Fagot?
The MiG-15 Fagot has a longer range at 2,520 km compared to the F-8 Crusader's 730 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-8 Crusader or MiG-15 Fagot?
The F-8 Crusader has a higher service ceiling at 17,678 meters (57,998 ft) compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 15,500 meters (50,853 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-8 Crusader or MiG-15 Fagot?
The F-8 Crusader has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,000 kg compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 6,105 kg.
Which is larger, the F-8 Crusader or MiG-15 Fagot?
The F-8 Crusader is longer at 16.5 meters compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 10.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-8 Crusader or MiG-15 Fagot?
The F-8 Crusader is more expensive at approximately $2.5 million per unit compared to the MiG-15 Fagot at $0.2 million.
Which entered service first, the F-8 Crusader or MiG-15 Fagot?
The MiG-15 Fagot entered service first in 1949, 8 years before the F-8 Crusader which entered service in 1957.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-8 Crusader or MiG-15 Fagot?
The MiG-15 Fagot has been produced in greater numbers with 17,310 units compared to 1,219 units of the F-8 Crusader.