JF-17 Thunder vs MiG-15 Fagot
The JF-17 Thunder and the MiG-15 Fagot are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by CAC / PAC and Mikoyan-Gurevitch respectively. Top speed is 1,960 km/h for the JF-17 Thunder vs 1,075 km/h for the MiG-15 Fagot. The JF-17 Thunder has an operational range of 900 km vs 2,520 km for the MiG-15 Fagot. The JF-17 Thunder operates at altitudes up to 16,700 m compared to 15,500 m for the MiG-15 Fagot. At 12,701 kg MTOW, the JF-17 Thunder is 2.1x the MiG-15 Fagot's 6,105 kg. The JF-17 Thunder has been produced in 144 units vs 17,310 for the MiG-15 Fagot. Unit cost is $30M for the JF-17 Thunder vs $0.2M for the MiG-15 Fagot. The MiG-15 Fagot first flew 56 years before the JF-17 Thunder (1947 vs 2003).
| Jointly developed by China and Pakistan, the combat aircraft has seen deployment in multiple military operations since 2007. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China 🇵🇰 Pakistan |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | CAC / PAC |
| First flight | 25 August 2003 |
| Year introduced | 2007 |
| Number produced | 144 units |
| Average unit price | $30 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 | 24.4 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 9.0 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.8 m â—‰ |
| Length | 14.0 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 1960 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 900 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 16,700 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 12,701 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 6,411 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 5,097 kgf â—‰ |
| Wing area | 20.6 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 10.1 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.7 m â—‰ |
| Length | 10.1 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 1075 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 2,520 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 15,500 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 6,105 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 3,580 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 2,700 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the JF-17 Thunder or MiG-15 Fagot?
The JF-17 Thunder is faster with a maximum speed of 1,960 km/h compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 1,075 km/h, a difference of 885 km/h.
Which has longer range, the JF-17 Thunder or MiG-15 Fagot?
The MiG-15 Fagot has a longer range at 2,520 km compared to the JF-17 Thunder's 900 km.
Which can fly higher, the JF-17 Thunder or MiG-15 Fagot?
The JF-17 Thunder has a higher service ceiling at 16,700 meters (54,790 ft) compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 15,500 meters (50,853 ft).
Which is heavier, the JF-17 Thunder or MiG-15 Fagot?
The JF-17 Thunder has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12,701 kg compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 6,105 kg.
Which is larger, the JF-17 Thunder or MiG-15 Fagot?
The JF-17 Thunder is longer at 14.0 meters compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 10.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the JF-17 Thunder or MiG-15 Fagot?
The JF-17 Thunder is more expensive at approximately $30 million per unit compared to the MiG-15 Fagot at $0.2 million.
Which entered service first, the JF-17 Thunder or MiG-15 Fagot?
The MiG-15 Fagot entered service first in 1949, 58 years before the JF-17 Thunder which entered service in 2007.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the JF-17 Thunder or MiG-15 Fagot?
The MiG-15 Fagot has been produced in greater numbers with 17,310 units compared to 144 units of the JF-17 Thunder.