FA-50 Fighting Eagle vs MiG-15 Fagot

Overview

The FA-50 Fighting Eagle and the MiG-15 Fagot are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Korea Aerospace Industries and Mikoyan-Gurevitch respectively.

Top speed is 1,840 km/h for the FA-50 Fighting Eagle vs 1,075 km/h for the MiG-15 Fagot. The FA-50 Fighting Eagle has an operational range of 1,851 km vs 2,520 km for the MiG-15 Fagot. The MiG-15 Fagot operates at altitudes up to 15,500 m compared to 14,630 m for the FA-50 Fighting Eagle.

The MiG-15 Fagot first flew 64 years before the FA-50 Fighting Eagle (1947 vs 2011).

South Korean single-engine supersonic light combat aircraft developed by Korea Aerospace Industries from the T-50 Golden Eagle trainer, equipped with an EL/M-2032 radar and used for light fighter and ground-attack missions.
Korea Aerospace Industries FA-50 Fighting Eagle Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇰🇷 South Korea
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Korea Aerospace Industries
First flight 1 January 2011
Year introduced 2014
Number produced N/A
Average unit price --
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 $200K
Wing area 23.7 m² ◉
Wingspan 9.5 m â—‰
Height 4.8 m â—‰
Length 13.1 m â—‰
Maximum speed 1840 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,851 km â—‰
Service ceiling 14,630 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 10,722 kg â—‰
Empty weight 6,470 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 79 kN 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 FA-50 Fighting Eagle or MiG-15 Fagot?
The FA-50 Fighting Eagle is faster with a maximum speed of 1,840 km/h compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 1,075 km/h, a difference of 765 km/h.
Which has longer range, the FA-50 Fighting Eagle or MiG-15 Fagot?
The MiG-15 Fagot has a longer range at 2,520 km compared to the FA-50 Fighting Eagle's 1,851 km.
Which can fly higher, the FA-50 Fighting Eagle or MiG-15 Fagot?
The MiG-15 Fagot has a higher service ceiling at 15,500 meters (50,853 ft) compared to the FA-50 Fighting Eagle's 14,630 meters (47,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the FA-50 Fighting Eagle or MiG-15 Fagot?
The FA-50 Fighting Eagle has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,722 kg compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 6,105 kg.
Which is larger, the FA-50 Fighting Eagle or MiG-15 Fagot?
The FA-50 Fighting Eagle is longer at 13.1 meters compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 10.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the FA-50 Fighting Eagle or MiG-15 Fagot?
The MiG-15 Fagot entered service first in 1949, 65 years before the FA-50 Fighting Eagle which entered service in 2014.