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Harrier vs MiG-15 Fagot

British Aerospace Harrier combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Harrier
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15 Fagot combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-15 Fagot
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Specifications
Harrier MiG-15 Fagot
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer British Aerospace Mikoyan-Gurevich
First flight 28 December 1968 19 December 1947
Year introduced 1969 1949
Number produced 380 units 17310 units
Average unit price $24 million $200K
Wing area 18.7 m² 20.6 m²
Wingspan 7.7 m 10.1 m
Height 3.5 m 3.7 m
Length 13.9 m 10.1 m
Maximum speed 1183 km/h 1075 km/h
Operational range 1,500 km 2,520 km
Service ceiling 14,996 m 15,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 11,500 kg 6,105 kg
Empty weight 5,530 kg 3,580 kg
Total thrust 1 x 8,618 kgf 1 x 2,700 kgf
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Overview

The Harrier and the MiG-15 Fagot are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by British Aerospace and Mikoyan-Gurevich respectively.

Top speed is 1,183 km/h for the Harrier vs 1,075 km/h for the MiG-15 Fagot. The Harrier has an operational range of 1,500 km vs 2,520 km for the MiG-15 Fagot. The MiG-15 Fagot operates at altitudes up to 15,500 m compared to 14,996 m for the Harrier.

The Harrier has been produced in 380 units vs 17,310 for the MiG-15 Fagot. Unit cost is $24M for the Harrier vs $0.2M for the MiG-15 Fagot. The MiG-15 Fagot first flew 21 years before the Harrier (1947 vs 1968).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Harrier or MiG-15 Fagot?
The Harrier is faster with a maximum speed of 1,183 km/h compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 1,075 km/h, a difference of 108 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Harrier or MiG-15 Fagot?
The MiG-15 Fagot has a longer range at 2,520 km compared to the Harrier's 1,500 km.
Which can fly higher, the Harrier or MiG-15 Fagot?
The MiG-15 Fagot has a higher service ceiling at 15,500 meters (50,853 ft) compared to the Harrier's 14,996 meters (49,199 ft).
Which is heavier, the Harrier or MiG-15 Fagot?
The Harrier has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 11,500 kg compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 6,105 kg.
Which is larger, the Harrier or MiG-15 Fagot?
The Harrier is longer at 13.9 meters compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 10.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Harrier or MiG-15 Fagot?
The Harrier is more expensive at approximately $24 million per unit compared to the MiG-15 Fagot at $0.2 million.
Which entered service first, the Harrier or MiG-15 Fagot?
The MiG-15 Fagot entered service first in 1949, 20 years before the Harrier which entered service in 1969.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Harrier or MiG-15 Fagot?
The MiG-15 Fagot has been produced in greater numbers with 17,310 units compared to 380 units of the Harrier.