JA 37 Viggen vs MiG-15 Fagot

Overview

The JA 37 Viggen and the MiG-15 Fagot are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Saab and Mikoyan-Gurevitch respectively.

The JA 37 Viggen reaches 2,231 km/h — 2.1x the MiG-15 Fagot's 1,075 km/h. The JA 37 Viggen has an operational range of 1,820 km vs 2,520 km for the MiG-15 Fagot. The JA 37 Viggen operates at altitudes up to 18,000 m compared to 15,500 m for the MiG-15 Fagot. At 20,000 kg MTOW, the JA 37 Viggen is 3.3x the MiG-15 Fagot's 6,105 kg.

The JA 37 Viggen has been produced in 329 units vs 17,310 for the MiG-15 Fagot. Unit cost is $5M for the JA 37 Viggen vs $0.2M for the MiG-15 Fagot. The MiG-15 Fagot first flew 20 years before the JA 37 Viggen (1947 vs 1967).

JA 37 Viggen

Swedish fighter jet, key component of Cold War air defense, not deployed beyond national borders despite being built for NATO use.
Saab JA 37 Viggen Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇸🇪 Sweden
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Saab
First flight 8 February 1967
Year introduced 1971
Number produced 329 units
Average unit price $5 million
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MiG-15 Fagot

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
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JA 37 Viggen

Wing area 46.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 10.6 m ◉
Height 5.9 m ◉
Length 16.4 m ◉
Maximum speed 2231 km/h ◉
Operational range 1,820 km ◉
Service ceiling 18,000 m ◉
Max. takeoff weight 20,000 kg ◉
Empty weight 9,500 kg ◉
Total thrust 1 x 7,348 kgf ◉

MiG-15 Fagot

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 JA 37 Viggen or MiG-15 Fagot?
The JA 37 Viggen is faster with a maximum speed of 2,231 km/h compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 1,075 km/h, a difference of 1,156 km/h.
Which has longer range, the JA 37 Viggen or MiG-15 Fagot?
The MiG-15 Fagot has a longer range at 2,520 km compared to the JA 37 Viggen's 1,820 km.
Which can fly higher, the JA 37 Viggen or MiG-15 Fagot?
The JA 37 Viggen 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 JA 37 Viggen or MiG-15 Fagot?
The JA 37 Viggen has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 20,000 kg compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 6,105 kg.
Which is larger, the JA 37 Viggen or MiG-15 Fagot?
The JA 37 Viggen is longer at 16.4 meters compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 10.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the JA 37 Viggen or MiG-15 Fagot?
The JA 37 Viggen is more expensive at approximately $5.0 million per unit compared to the MiG-15 Fagot at $0.2 million.
Which entered service first, the JA 37 Viggen or MiG-15 Fagot?
The MiG-15 Fagot entered service first in 1949, 22 years before the JA 37 Viggen which entered service in 1971.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the JA 37 Viggen or MiG-15 Fagot?
The MiG-15 Fagot has been produced in greater numbers with 17,310 units compared to 329 units of the JA 37 Viggen.

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