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J-5 Fresco vs MiG-15 Fagot

J-5 Fresco vs MiG-15 Fagot at a glance — top speed 1,130 vs 1,075 km/h, range 1,730 vs 2,520 km, max takeoff weight 6,000 vs 6,105 kg, built 767 vs 17,310 units.

Shenyang J-5 Fresco combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 J-5 Fresco
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15 Fagot combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-15 Fagot
Specifications
J-5 Fresco MiG-15 Fagot
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Shenyang Mikoyan-Gurevich
First flight 19 July 1956 19 December 1947
Year introduced 1957 1949
Number produced 767 units 17310 units
Average unit price $600K $200K
Wing area 22.6 m² 20.6 m²
Wingspan 9.6 m 10.1 m
Height 3.8 m 3.7 m
Length 11.1 m 10.1 m
Maximum speed 1130 km/h 1075 km/h
Operational range 1,730 km 2,520 km
Service ceiling 16,500 m 15,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,000 kg 6,105 kg
Empty weight 3,939 kg 3,580 kg
Total thrust 1 x 33 kN 1 x 2,700 kgf
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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 1,730 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 is more expensive, the J-5 Fresco or MiG-15 Fagot?
The J-5 Fresco is more expensive at approximately $0.6 million per unit compared to the MiG-15 Fagot at $0.2 million.
Which entered service first, the J-5 Fresco or MiG-15 Fagot?
The MiG-15 Fagot entered service first in 1949, 8 years before the J-5 Fresco which entered service in 1957.
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.