J-15 Flying Shark vs MiG-15 Fagot

The J-15 Flying Shark and the MiG-15 Fagot are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Shenyang and Mikoyan-Gurevitch respectively. The J-15 Flying Shark reaches 2,300 km/h — 2.1x the MiG-15 Fagot's 1,075 km/h. The J-15 Flying Shark has an operational range of 3,500 km vs 2,520 km for the MiG-15 Fagot. The J-15 Flying Shark operates at altitudes up to 18,000 m compared to 15,500 m for the MiG-15 Fagot. At 33,000 kg MTOW, the J-15 Flying Shark is 5.4x the MiG-15 Fagot's 6,105 kg. The J-15 Flying Shark has been produced in 76 units vs 17,310 for the MiG-15 Fagot. The MiG-15 Fagot first flew 62 years before the J-15 Flying Shark (1947 vs 2009).

Chinese carrier-based twin-engine multirole fighter, developed from the Su-33, in use by the Chinese Naval Air Force.
Shenyang J-15 Flying Shark Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇳 China
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Shenyang
First flight 1 August 2009
Year introduced 2013
Number produced 76 units
Average unit price $-- 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 67.8 m²
Wingspan 14.7 m
Height 5.9 m
Length 22.3 m
Maximum speed 2300 km/h
Operational range 3,500 km
Service ceiling 18,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 33,000 kg
Empty weight 17,500 kg
Total thrust 2 x 25,000 kgf
Wing area 20.6 m²
Wingspan 10.1 m
Height 3.7 m
Length 10.1 m
Maximum speed 1075 km/h
Operational range 2,520 km
Service ceiling 15,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,105 kg
Empty weight 3,580 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,700 kgf

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the J-15 Flying Shark or MiG-15 Fagot?
The J-15 Flying Shark is faster with a maximum speed of 2,300 km/h compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 1,075 km/h, a difference of 1,225 km/h.
Which has longer range, the J-15 Flying Shark or MiG-15 Fagot?
The J-15 Flying Shark has a longer range at 3,500 km compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 2,520 km.
Which can fly higher, the J-15 Flying Shark or MiG-15 Fagot?
The J-15 Flying Shark has a higher service ceiling at 18,000 meters (59,055 ft) compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 15,500 meters (50,853 ft).
Which is heavier, the J-15 Flying Shark or MiG-15 Fagot?
The J-15 Flying Shark has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 33,000 kg compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 6,105 kg.
Which is larger, the J-15 Flying Shark or MiG-15 Fagot?
The J-15 Flying Shark is longer at 22.3 meters compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 10.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the J-15 Flying Shark or MiG-15 Fagot?
The MiG-15 Fagot entered service first in 1949, 64 years before the J-15 Flying Shark which entered service in 2013.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the J-15 Flying Shark or MiG-15 Fagot?
The MiG-15 Fagot has been produced in greater numbers with 17,310 units compared to 76 units of the J-15 Flying Shark.