J-8 Finback vs MiG-15 Fagot
The J-8 Finback and the MiG-15 Fagot are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Shenyang and Mikoyan-Gurevitch respectively. The J-8 Finback reaches 2,300 km/h — 2.1x the MiG-15 Fagot's 1,075 km/h. The J-8 Finback has an operational range of 1,000 km vs 2,520 km for the MiG-15 Fagot. The J-8 Finback operates at altitudes up to 18,000 m compared to 15,500 m for the MiG-15 Fagot. At 18,879 kg MTOW, the J-8 Finback is 3.1x the MiG-15 Fagot's 6,105 kg. The J-8 Finback has been produced in 408 units vs 17,310 for the MiG-15 Fagot. Unit cost is $15M for the J-8 Finback vs $0.2M for the MiG-15 Fagot. The MiG-15 Fagot first flew 22 years before the J-8 Finback (1947 vs 1969).
| Chinese interceptor, operational from the Cold War era, predominantly deployed for aerial warfare by the People's Liberation Army Air Force. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Shenyang |
| First flight | 5 July 1969 |
| Year introduced | 1980 |
| Number produced | 408 units |
| Average unit price | $15 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 | $200K |
| Wing area | -- m² |
| Wingspan | 9.3 m ◉ |
| Height | 5.4 m ◉ |
| Length | 21.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 2300 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,000 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 18,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 18,879 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 10,371 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 4,794 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-8 Finback or MiG-15 Fagot?
The J-8 Finback is faster with a maximum speed of 2,300 km/h compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 1,075 km/h, a difference of 1,225 km/h.
Which has longer range, the J-8 Finback or MiG-15 Fagot?
The MiG-15 Fagot has a longer range at 2,520 km compared to the J-8 Finback's 1,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the J-8 Finback or MiG-15 Fagot?
The J-8 Finback has a higher service ceiling at 18,000 meters (59,055 ft) compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 15,500 meters (50,853 ft).
Which is heavier, the J-8 Finback or MiG-15 Fagot?
The J-8 Finback has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 18,879 kg compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 6,105 kg.
Which is larger, the J-8 Finback or MiG-15 Fagot?
The J-8 Finback is longer at 21.5 meters compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 10.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the J-8 Finback or MiG-15 Fagot?
The J-8 Finback is more expensive at approximately $15 million per unit compared to the MiG-15 Fagot at $0.2 million.
Which entered service first, the J-8 Finback or MiG-15 Fagot?
The MiG-15 Fagot entered service first in 1949, 31 years before the J-8 Finback which entered service in 1980.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the J-8 Finback or MiG-15 Fagot?
The MiG-15 Fagot has been produced in greater numbers with 17,310 units compared to 408 units of the J-8 Finback.