F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet vs MiG-15 Fagot

The F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet and the MiG-15 Fagot are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Boeing and Mikoyan-Gurevitch respectively. Top speed is 1,915 km/h for the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet vs 1,075 km/h for the MiG-15 Fagot. The F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet has an operational range of 2,346 km vs 2,520 km for the MiG-15 Fagot. The F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet operates at altitudes up to 15,940 m compared to 15,500 m for the MiG-15 Fagot. At 29,900 kg MTOW, the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet is 4.9x the MiG-15 Fagot's 6,105 kg. The F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet has been produced in 632 units vs 17,310 for the MiG-15 Fagot. Unit cost is $70M for the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet vs $0.2M for the MiG-15 Fagot. The MiG-15 Fagot first flew 48 years before the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet (1947 vs 1995).

An American carrier-based multirole fighter, derived in the late 20th century, used extensively in global combat operations.
Boeing F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing
First flight 29 November 1995
Year introduced 2001
Number produced 632 units
Average unit price $70 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 46.5 m² ◉
Wingspan 13.6 m â—‰
Height 4.9 m â—‰
Length 18.3 m â—‰
Maximum speed 1915 km/h â—‰
Operational range 2,346 km â—‰
Service ceiling 15,940 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 29,900 kg â—‰
Empty weight 14,550 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 19,958 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/A-18 E/F Super Hornet or MiG-15 Fagot?
The F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet is faster with a maximum speed of 1,915 km/h compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 1,075 km/h, a difference of 840 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet or MiG-15 Fagot?
The MiG-15 Fagot has a longer range at 2,520 km compared to the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet's 2,346 km.
Which can fly higher, the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet or MiG-15 Fagot?
The F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet has a higher service ceiling at 15,940 meters (52,296 ft) compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 15,500 meters (50,853 ft).
Which is heavier, the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet or MiG-15 Fagot?
The F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 29,900 kg compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 6,105 kg.
Which is larger, the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet or MiG-15 Fagot?
The F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet is longer at 18.3 meters compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 10.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet or MiG-15 Fagot?
The F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet is more expensive at approximately $70 million per unit compared to the MiG-15 Fagot at $0.2 million.
Which entered service first, the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet or MiG-15 Fagot?
The MiG-15 Fagot entered service first in 1949, 52 years before the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet which entered service in 2001.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet or MiG-15 Fagot?
The MiG-15 Fagot has been produced in greater numbers with 17,310 units compared to 632 units of the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet.