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.
Chengdu J-10 Vigorous Dragon Combat profile drawing
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.
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 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.