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Gloster Javelin vs MiG-15 Fagot

Gloster Javelin vs MiG-15 Fagot at a glance — top speed 1,140 vs 1,075 km/h, range 1,535 vs 2,520 km, max takeoff weight 19,579 vs 6,105 kg, built 436 vs 17,310 units.

Gloster Javelin combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Gloster Javelin
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15 Fagot combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-15 Fagot
Specifications
Gloster Javelin MiG-15 Fagot
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Gloster Mikoyan-Gurevich
First flight 26 November 1951 19 December 1947
Year introduced 1956 1949
Number produced 436 units 17310 units
Average unit price -- $200K
Wing area 86.1 m² 20.6 m²
Wingspan 15.9 m 10.1 m
Height 4.9 m 3.7 m
Length 17.3 m 10.1 m
Maximum speed 1140 km/h 1075 km/h
Operational range 1,535 km 2,520 km
Service ceiling 16,093 m 15,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 19,579 kg 6,105 kg
Empty weight 10,886 kg 3,580 kg
Total thrust 2 x 5,579 kgf 1 x 2,700 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Gloster Javelin or MiG-15 Fagot?
The Gloster Javelin is faster with a maximum speed of 1,140 km/h compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 1,075 km/h, a difference of 65 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Gloster Javelin or MiG-15 Fagot?
The MiG-15 Fagot has a longer range at 2,520 km compared to the Gloster Javelin's 1,535 km.
Which can fly higher, the Gloster Javelin or MiG-15 Fagot?
The Gloster Javelin has a higher service ceiling at 16,093 meters (52,798 ft) compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 15,500 meters (50,853 ft).
Which is heavier, the Gloster Javelin or MiG-15 Fagot?
The Gloster Javelin has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 19,579 kg compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 6,105 kg.
Which is larger, the Gloster Javelin or MiG-15 Fagot?
The Gloster Javelin is longer at 17.3 meters compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 10.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the Gloster Javelin or MiG-15 Fagot?
The MiG-15 Fagot entered service first in 1949, 7 years before the Gloster Javelin which entered service in 1956.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Gloster Javelin or MiG-15 Fagot?
The MiG-15 Fagot has been produced in greater numbers with 17,310 units compared to 436 units of the Gloster Javelin.