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J-12 vs MiG-15 Fagot

Nanchang J-12 combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 J-12
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15 Fagot combat aircraft side profile drawing
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Specifications
J-12 MiG-15 Fagot
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Nanchang Mikoyan-Gurevich
First flight 26 December 1970 19 December 1947
Year introduced -- 1949
Number produced 6 units 17310 units
Average unit price -- $200K
Wing area 16.0 m² 20.6 m²
Wingspan 7.2 m 10.1 m
Height 3.7 m 3.7 m
Length 10.6 m 10.1 m
Maximum speed 1472 km/h 1075 km/h
Operational range 1,167 km 2,520 km
Service ceiling 16,870 m 15,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,295 kg 6,105 kg
Empty weight 3,172 kg 3,580 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,500 kgf 1 x 2,700 kgf
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Overview

The J-12 and the MiG-15 Fagot are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Nanchang and Mikoyan-Gurevich respectively.

Top speed is 1,472 km/h for the J-12 vs 1,075 km/h for the MiG-15 Fagot. The J-12 has an operational range of 1,167 km vs 2,520 km for the MiG-15 Fagot. The J-12 operates at altitudes up to 16,870 m compared to 15,500 m for the MiG-15 Fagot.

The J-12 has been produced in 6 units vs 17,310 for the MiG-15 Fagot. The MiG-15 Fagot first flew 23 years before the J-12 (1947 vs 1970).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the J-12 or MiG-15 Fagot?
The J-12 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,472 km/h compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 1,075 km/h, a difference of 397 km/h.
Which has longer range, the J-12 or MiG-15 Fagot?
The MiG-15 Fagot has a longer range at 2,520 km compared to the J-12's 1,167 km.
Which can fly higher, the J-12 or MiG-15 Fagot?
The J-12 has a higher service ceiling at 16,870 meters (55,347 ft) compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 15,500 meters (50,853 ft).
Which is heavier, the J-12 or MiG-15 Fagot?
The MiG-15 Fagot has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,105 kg compared to the J-12's 5,295 kg.
Which is larger, the J-12 or MiG-15 Fagot?
The J-12 is longer at 10.6 meters compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 10.1 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the J-12 or MiG-15 Fagot?
The MiG-15 Fagot has been produced in greater numbers with 17,310 units compared to 6 units of the J-12.