J-7 Fishcan vs MiG-15 Fagot
The J-7 Fishcan and the MiG-15 Fagot are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Chengdu and Mikoyan-Gurevitch respectively. The J-7 Fishcan reaches 2,200 km/h — 2.0x the MiG-15 Fagot's 1,075 km/h. The J-7 Fishcan has an operational range of 850 km vs 2,520 km for the MiG-15 Fagot. The J-7 Fishcan operates at altitudes up to 17,500 m compared to 15,500 m for the MiG-15 Fagot. The J-7 Fishcan has been produced in 2,400 units vs 17,310 for the MiG-15 Fagot. Unit cost is $2M for the J-7 Fishcan vs $0.2M for the MiG-15 Fagot. The MiG-15 Fagot first flew 19 years before the J-7 Fishcan (1947 vs 1966).
| Chinese jet fighter, notable for usage in the late Cold War era, widely deployed in the Third Taiwan Strait Crisis. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Chengdu |
| First flight | 17 January 1966 |
| Year introduced | 1966 |
| Number produced | 2400 units |
| Average unit price | $2 million |
| Soviet jet fighter-bomber, famous for its role in the Korean War, widely deployed for air superiority and interception missions. | |
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| 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 | 24.9 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 8.3 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.1 m ◉ |
| Length | 14.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 2200 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 850 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 17,500 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 9,100 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 5,292 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 4,488 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-7 Fishcan or MiG-15 Fagot?
The J-7 Fishcan is faster with a maximum speed of 2,200 km/h compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 1,075 km/h, a difference of 1,125 km/h.
Which has longer range, the J-7 Fishcan or MiG-15 Fagot?
The MiG-15 Fagot has a longer range at 2,520 km compared to the J-7 Fishcan's 850 km.
Which can fly higher, the J-7 Fishcan or MiG-15 Fagot?
The J-7 Fishcan has a higher service ceiling at 17,500 meters (57,414 ft) compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 15,500 meters (50,853 ft).
Which is heavier, the J-7 Fishcan or MiG-15 Fagot?
The J-7 Fishcan has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,100 kg compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 6,105 kg.
Which is larger, the J-7 Fishcan or MiG-15 Fagot?
The J-7 Fishcan is longer at 13.9 meters compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 10.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the J-7 Fishcan or MiG-15 Fagot?
The J-7 Fishcan is more expensive at approximately $2.0 million per unit compared to the MiG-15 Fagot at $0.2 million.
Which entered service first, the J-7 Fishcan or MiG-15 Fagot?
The MiG-15 Fagot entered service first in 1949, 17 years before the J-7 Fishcan which entered service in 1966.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the J-7 Fishcan or MiG-15 Fagot?
The MiG-15 Fagot has been produced in greater numbers with 17,310 units compared to 2,400 units of the J-7 Fishcan.