J-10 Vigorous Dragon vs MiG-15 Fagot
The J-10 Vigorous Dragon and the MiG-15 Fagot are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Chengdu and Mikoyan-Gurevitch respectively. The J-10 Vigorous Dragon reaches 2,400 km/h — 2.2x the MiG-15 Fagot's 1,075 km/h. The J-10 Vigorous Dragon has an operational range of 1,850 km vs 2,520 km for the MiG-15 Fagot. The J-10 Vigorous Dragon operates at altitudes up to 18,000 m compared to 15,500 m for the MiG-15 Fagot. At 19,278 kg MTOW, the J-10 Vigorous Dragon is 3.2x the MiG-15 Fagot's 6,105 kg. The J-10 Vigorous Dragon has been produced in 602 units vs 17,310 for the MiG-15 Fagot. Unit cost is $45M for the J-10 Vigorous Dragon vs $0.2M for the MiG-15 Fagot. The MiG-15 Fagot first flew 51 years before the J-10 Vigorous Dragon (1947 vs 1998).
| Chinese multirole fighter jet, active in the 21st century, used extensively by the PLA Air Force and Navy. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Chengdu |
| First flight | 23 March 1998 |
| Year introduced | 2005 |
| Number produced | 602 units |
| Average unit price | $45 million |
| Soviet jet fighter-bomber, famous for its role in the Korean War, widely deployed for air superiority and interception missions. | |
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| 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 | 39.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 9.7 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.8 m ◉ |
| Length | 15.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 2400 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,850 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 18,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 19,278 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 9,750 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 7,670 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-10 Vigorous Dragon or MiG-15 Fagot?
The J-10 Vigorous Dragon is faster with a maximum speed of 2,400 km/h compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 1,075 km/h, a difference of 1,325 km/h.
Which has longer range, the J-10 Vigorous Dragon or MiG-15 Fagot?
The MiG-15 Fagot has a longer range at 2,520 km compared to the J-10 Vigorous Dragon's 1,850 km.
Which can fly higher, the J-10 Vigorous Dragon or MiG-15 Fagot?
The J-10 Vigorous Dragon 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-10 Vigorous Dragon or MiG-15 Fagot?
The J-10 Vigorous Dragon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 19,278 kg compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 6,105 kg.
Which is larger, the J-10 Vigorous Dragon or MiG-15 Fagot?
The J-10 Vigorous Dragon is longer at 15.5 meters compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 10.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the J-10 Vigorous Dragon or MiG-15 Fagot?
The J-10 Vigorous Dragon is more expensive at approximately $45 million per unit compared to the MiG-15 Fagot at $0.2 million.
Which entered service first, the J-10 Vigorous Dragon or MiG-15 Fagot?
The MiG-15 Fagot entered service first in 1949, 56 years before the J-10 Vigorous Dragon which entered service in 2005.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the J-10 Vigorous Dragon or MiG-15 Fagot?
The MiG-15 Fagot has been produced in greater numbers with 17,310 units compared to 602 units of the J-10 Vigorous Dragon.