JAS 39 Gripen vs MiG-15 Fagot

Overview

The JAS 39 Gripen and the MiG-15 Fagot are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Saab and Mikoyan-Gurevitch respectively.

Top speed is 2,100 km/h for the JAS 39 Gripen vs 1,075 km/h for the MiG-15 Fagot. The JAS 39 Gripen has an operational range of 805 km vs 2,520 km for the MiG-15 Fagot. The MiG-15 Fagot operates at altitudes up to 15,500 m compared to 15,240 m for the JAS 39 Gripen. At 14,000 kg MTOW, the JAS 39 Gripen is 2.3x the MiG-15 Fagot's 6,105 kg.

The JAS 39 Gripen has been produced in 300 units vs 17,310 for the MiG-15 Fagot. Unit cost is $85M for the JAS 39 Gripen vs $0.2M for the MiG-15 Fagot. The MiG-15 Fagot first flew 41 years before the JAS 39 Gripen (1947 vs 1988).

JAS 39 Gripen

Swedish multirole fighter, developed during the Cold War, widely deployed in NATO operations and diverse global air forces.
Saab JAS 39 Gripen Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇸🇪 Sweden
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Saab
First flight 9 December 1988
Year introduced 1996
Number produced 300 units
Average unit price $85 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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JAS 39 Gripen

Wing area 30.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 8.4 m ◉
Height 4.5 m ◉
Length 14.9 m ◉
Maximum speed 2100 km/h ◉
Operational range 805 km ◉
Service ceiling 15,240 m ◉
Max. takeoff weight 14,000 kg ◉
Empty weight 6,800 kg ◉
Total thrust 1 x 5,507 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 JAS 39 Gripen or MiG-15 Fagot?
The JAS 39 Gripen is faster with a maximum speed of 2,100 km/h compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 1,075 km/h, a difference of 1,025 km/h.
Which has longer range, the JAS 39 Gripen or MiG-15 Fagot?
The MiG-15 Fagot has a longer range at 2,520 km compared to the JAS 39 Gripen's 805 km.
Which can fly higher, the JAS 39 Gripen or MiG-15 Fagot?
The MiG-15 Fagot has a higher service ceiling at 15,500 meters (50,853 ft) compared to the JAS 39 Gripen's 15,240 meters (50,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the JAS 39 Gripen or MiG-15 Fagot?
The JAS 39 Gripen has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 14,000 kg compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 6,105 kg.
Which is larger, the JAS 39 Gripen or MiG-15 Fagot?
The JAS 39 Gripen is longer at 14.9 meters compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 10.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the JAS 39 Gripen or MiG-15 Fagot?
The JAS 39 Gripen is more expensive at approximately $85 million per unit compared to the MiG-15 Fagot at $0.2 million.
Which entered service first, the JAS 39 Gripen or MiG-15 Fagot?
The MiG-15 Fagot entered service first in 1949, 47 years before the JAS 39 Gripen which entered service in 1996.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the JAS 39 Gripen or MiG-15 Fagot?
The MiG-15 Fagot has been produced in greater numbers with 17,310 units compared to 300 units of the JAS 39 Gripen.

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