J-16 Qianlong vs MiG-15 Fagot

The J-16 Qianlong and the MiG-15 Fagot are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Shenyang and Mikoyan-Gurevitch respectively. Top speed is 2,120 km/h for the J-16 Qianlong vs 1,075 km/h for the MiG-15 Fagot. The J-16 Qianlong has an operational range of 3,000 km vs 2,520 km for the MiG-15 Fagot. The J-16 Qianlong operates at altitudes up to 17,300 m compared to 15,500 m for the MiG-15 Fagot. At 35,000 kg MTOW, the J-16 Qianlong is 5.7x the MiG-15 Fagot's 6,105 kg. The J-16 Qianlong has been produced in 365 units vs 17,310 for the MiG-15 Fagot. The MiG-15 Fagot first flew 64 years before the J-16 Qianlong (1947 vs 2011).

Chinese multirole strike fighter, developed from the Shenyang J-11, used by the Chinese Air Force since 2015.
Shenyang J-16 Qianlong Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇳 China
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Shenyang
First flight 1 January 2011
Year introduced 2015
Number produced 365 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 62.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 14.7 m â—‰
Height 6.4 m â—‰
Length 21.9 m â—‰
Maximum speed 2120 km/h â—‰
Operational range 3,000 km â—‰
Service ceiling 17,300 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 35,000 kg â—‰
Empty weight 17,700 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 27,200 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 J-16 Qianlong or MiG-15 Fagot?
The J-16 Qianlong is faster with a maximum speed of 2,120 km/h compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 1,075 km/h, a difference of 1,045 km/h.
Which has longer range, the J-16 Qianlong or MiG-15 Fagot?
The J-16 Qianlong has a longer range at 3,000 km compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 2,520 km.
Which can fly higher, the J-16 Qianlong or MiG-15 Fagot?
The J-16 Qianlong has a higher service ceiling at 17,300 meters (56,758 ft) compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 15,500 meters (50,853 ft).
Which is heavier, the J-16 Qianlong or MiG-15 Fagot?
The J-16 Qianlong has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 35,000 kg compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 6,105 kg.
Which is larger, the J-16 Qianlong or MiG-15 Fagot?
The J-16 Qianlong is longer at 21.9 meters compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 10.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the J-16 Qianlong or MiG-15 Fagot?
The MiG-15 Fagot entered service first in 1949, 66 years before the J-16 Qianlong which entered service in 2015.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the J-16 Qianlong or MiG-15 Fagot?
The MiG-15 Fagot has been produced in greater numbers with 17,310 units compared to 365 units of the J-16 Qianlong.