J-11 Responsive Dragon vs MiG-15 Fagot

The J-11 Responsive Dragon and the MiG-15 Fagot are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Shenyang and Mikoyan-Gurevitch respectively. The J-11 Responsive Dragon reaches 2,500 km/h — 2.3x the MiG-15 Fagot's 1,075 km/h. The J-11 Responsive Dragon has an operational range of 3,530 km vs 2,520 km for the MiG-15 Fagot. The J-11 Responsive Dragon operates at altitudes up to 18,500 m compared to 15,500 m for the MiG-15 Fagot. At 33,000 kg MTOW, the J-11 Responsive Dragon is 5.4x the MiG-15 Fagot's 6,105 kg. The J-11 Responsive Dragon has been produced in 442 units vs 17,310 for the MiG-15 Fagot. Unit cost is $30M for the J-11 Responsive Dragon vs $0.2M for the MiG-15 Fagot. The MiG-15 Fagot first flew 51 years before the J-11 Responsive Dragon (1947 vs 1998).

Chinese modernized variant of the Soviet Su-27 Flanker twin-engine combat aircraft.
Shenyang J-11 Responsive Dragon Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇳 China
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Shenyang
First flight 1 January 1998
Year introduced 1998
Number produced 442 units
Average unit price $30 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 52.8 m²
Wingspan 14.7 m
Height 5.9 m
Length 21.9 m
Maximum speed 2500 km/h
Operational range 3,530 km
Service ceiling 18,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 33,000 kg
Empty weight 16,380 kg
Total thrust 2 x 15,300 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-11 Responsive Dragon or MiG-15 Fagot?
The J-11 Responsive Dragon is faster with a maximum speed of 2,500 km/h compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 1,075 km/h, a difference of 1,425 km/h.
Which has longer range, the J-11 Responsive Dragon or MiG-15 Fagot?
The J-11 Responsive Dragon has a longer range at 3,530 km compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 2,520 km.
Which can fly higher, the J-11 Responsive Dragon or MiG-15 Fagot?
The J-11 Responsive Dragon has a higher service ceiling at 18,500 meters (60,695 ft) compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 15,500 meters (50,853 ft).
Which is heavier, the J-11 Responsive Dragon or MiG-15 Fagot?
The J-11 Responsive Dragon 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-11 Responsive Dragon or MiG-15 Fagot?
The J-11 Responsive Dragon is longer at 21.9 meters compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 10.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the J-11 Responsive Dragon or MiG-15 Fagot?
The J-11 Responsive Dragon is more expensive at approximately $30 million per unit compared to the MiG-15 Fagot at $0.2 million.
Which entered service first, the J-11 Responsive Dragon or MiG-15 Fagot?
The MiG-15 Fagot entered service first in 1949, 49 years before the J-11 Responsive Dragon which entered service in 1998.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the J-11 Responsive Dragon or MiG-15 Fagot?
The MiG-15 Fagot has been produced in greater numbers with 17,310 units compared to 442 units of the J-11 Responsive Dragon.