F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo vs MiG-15 Fagot

Overview

The F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo and the MiG-15 Fagot are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by AIDC and Mikoyan-Gurevitch respectively.

The F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo reaches 2,223 km/h — 2.1x the MiG-15 Fagot's 1,075 km/h. The F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo has an operational range of 1,100 km vs 2,520 km for the MiG-15 Fagot. The F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo operates at altitudes up to 16,764 m compared to 15,500 m for the MiG-15 Fagot. At 12,247 kg MTOW, the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo is 2.0x the MiG-15 Fagot's 6,105 kg.

The F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo has been produced in 137 units vs 17,310 for the MiG-15 Fagot. Unit cost is $30M for the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo vs $0.2M for the MiG-15 Fagot. The MiG-15 Fagot first flew 42 years before the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo (1947 vs 1989).

F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo

Taiwanese multirole fighter, operational since the 1990s, combat proven during cross-strait tensions with China.
AIDC F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇹🇼 Taiwan
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer AIDC
First flight 28 May 1989
Year introduced 1994
Number produced 137 units
Average unit price $30 million
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MiG-15 Fagot

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
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F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo

Wing area 24.2 m² ◉
Wingspan 9.0 m â—‰
Height 4.4 m â—‰
Length 14.2 m â—‰
Maximum speed 2223 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,100 km â—‰
Service ceiling 16,764 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 12,247 kg â—‰
Empty weight 6,486 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 2,722 kgf â—‰

MiG-15 Fagot

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-CK-1 Ching-Kuo or MiG-15 Fagot?
The F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo is faster with a maximum speed of 2,223 km/h compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 1,075 km/h, a difference of 1,148 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo or MiG-15 Fagot?
The MiG-15 Fagot has a longer range at 2,520 km compared to the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo's 1,100 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo or MiG-15 Fagot?
The F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo has a higher service ceiling at 16,764 meters (55,000 ft) compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 15,500 meters (50,853 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo or MiG-15 Fagot?
The F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12,247 kg compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 6,105 kg.
Which is larger, the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo or MiG-15 Fagot?
The F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo is longer at 14.2 meters compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 10.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo or MiG-15 Fagot?
The F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo is more expensive at approximately $30 million per unit compared to the MiG-15 Fagot at $0.2 million.
Which entered service first, the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo or MiG-15 Fagot?
The MiG-15 Fagot entered service first in 1949, 45 years before the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo or MiG-15 Fagot?
The MiG-15 Fagot has been produced in greater numbers with 17,310 units compared to 137 units of the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo.

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