J-5 Fresco vs MiG-15 Fagot

Overview

The J-5 Fresco and the MiG-15 Fagot are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Shenyang and Mikoyan-Gurevitch respectively.

Top speed is 1,130 km/h for the J-5 Fresco vs 1,075 km/h for the MiG-15 Fagot. The J-5 Fresco has an operational range of 1,424 km vs 2,520 km for the MiG-15 Fagot. The J-5 Fresco operates at altitudes up to 16,500 m compared to 15,500 m for the MiG-15 Fagot.

The J-5 Fresco has been produced in 767 units vs 17,310 for the MiG-15 Fagot. The MiG-15 Fagot first flew 9 years before the J-5 Fresco (1947 vs 1956).

Chinese single-seat jet interceptor and fighter aircraft, derived from the Soviet MiG-17, developed in the mid-1950s and widely operated during the Cold War.
Shenyang J-5 Fresco Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇳 China
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Shenyang
First flight 19 July 1956
Year introduced 1956
Number produced 767 units
Average unit price --
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 $200K
Wing area 22.6 m² ◉
Wingspan 9.6 m â—‰
Height 3.8 m â—‰
Length 11.1 m â—‰
Maximum speed 1130 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,424 km â—‰
Service ceiling 16,500 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 6,000 kg â—‰
Empty weight 3,939 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 25 kN 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-5 Fresco or MiG-15 Fagot?
The J-5 Fresco is faster with a maximum speed of 1,130 km/h compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 1,075 km/h, a difference of 55 km/h.
Which has longer range, the J-5 Fresco or MiG-15 Fagot?
The MiG-15 Fagot has a longer range at 2,520 km compared to the J-5 Fresco's 1,424 km.
Which can fly higher, the J-5 Fresco or MiG-15 Fagot?
The J-5 Fresco has a higher service ceiling at 16,500 meters (54,133 ft) compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 15,500 meters (50,853 ft).
Which is heavier, the J-5 Fresco or MiG-15 Fagot?
The MiG-15 Fagot has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,105 kg compared to the J-5 Fresco's 6,000 kg.
Which is larger, the J-5 Fresco or MiG-15 Fagot?
The J-5 Fresco is longer at 11.1 meters compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 10.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the J-5 Fresco or MiG-15 Fagot?
The MiG-15 Fagot entered service first in 1949, 7 years before the J-5 Fresco which entered service in 1956.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the J-5 Fresco or MiG-15 Fagot?
The MiG-15 Fagot has been produced in greater numbers with 17,310 units compared to 767 units of the J-5 Fresco.