J-35 Draken vs MiG-15 Fagot

The J-35 Draken and the MiG-15 Fagot are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Saab and Mikoyan-Gurevitch respectively. Top speed is 2,120 km/h for the J-35 Draken vs 1,075 km/h for the MiG-15 Fagot. The J-35 Draken has an operational range of 2,750 km vs 2,520 km for the MiG-15 Fagot. The J-35 Draken operates at altitudes up to 20,000 m compared to 15,500 m for the MiG-15 Fagot. At 16,000 kg MTOW, the J-35 Draken is 2.6x the MiG-15 Fagot's 6,105 kg. The J-35 Draken has been produced in 651 units vs 17,310 for the MiG-15 Fagot. Unit cost is $2.5M for the J-35 Draken vs $0.2M for the MiG-15 Fagot. The MiG-15 Fagot first flew 8 years before the J-35 Draken (1947 vs 1955).

Swedish fighter jet from the Cold War era, renowned for Arctic Circle operations and exports to Denmark, Finland and Austria.
Saab J-35 Draken Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇸🇪 Sweden
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Saab
First flight 25 October 1955
Year introduced 1959
Number produced 651 units
Average unit price $2.5 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 49.2 m² ◉
Wingspan 9.4 m â—‰
Height 3.9 m â—‰
Length 15.3 m â—‰
Maximum speed 2120 km/h â—‰
Operational range 2,750 km â—‰
Service ceiling 20,000 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 16,000 kg â—‰
Empty weight 7,865 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 5,759 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-35 Draken or MiG-15 Fagot?
The J-35 Draken 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-35 Draken or MiG-15 Fagot?
The J-35 Draken has a longer range at 2,750 km compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 2,520 km.
Which can fly higher, the J-35 Draken or MiG-15 Fagot?
The J-35 Draken has a higher service ceiling at 20,000 meters (65,616 ft) compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 15,500 meters (50,853 ft).
Which is heavier, the J-35 Draken or MiG-15 Fagot?
The J-35 Draken has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 16,000 kg compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 6,105 kg.
Which is larger, the J-35 Draken or MiG-15 Fagot?
The J-35 Draken is longer at 15.3 meters compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 10.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the J-35 Draken or MiG-15 Fagot?
The J-35 Draken is more expensive at approximately $2.5 million per unit compared to the MiG-15 Fagot at $0.2 million.
Which entered service first, the J-35 Draken or MiG-15 Fagot?
The MiG-15 Fagot entered service first in 1949, 10 years before the J-35 Draken which entered service in 1959.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the J-35 Draken or MiG-15 Fagot?
The MiG-15 Fagot has been produced in greater numbers with 17,310 units compared to 651 units of the J-35 Draken.