KF-21 Boramae vs MiG-15 Fagot

The KF-21 Boramae and the MiG-15 Fagot are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by KAI and Mikoyan-Gurevitch respectively. The KF-21 Boramae reaches 2,200 km/h — 2.0x the MiG-15 Fagot's 1,075 km/h. The KF-21 Boramae has an operational range of 1,000 km vs 2,520 km for the MiG-15 Fagot. The KF-21 Boramae operates at altitudes up to 16,764 m compared to 15,500 m for the MiG-15 Fagot. At 25,401 kg MTOW, the KF-21 Boramae is 4.2x the MiG-15 Fagot's 6,105 kg. Unit cost is $87.5M for the KF-21 Boramae vs $0.2M for the MiG-15 Fagot. The MiG-15 Fagot first flew 75 years before the KF-21 Boramae (1947 vs 2022).

South Korean multirole fighter, developed in the 21st century, deployment and operational history yet to be written.
KAI KF-21 Boramae Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇰🇷 South Korea
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer KAI
First flight 19 July 2022
Year introduced 2026
Number produced N/A
Average unit price $87.5 million
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 $0.2 million
Wing area 46.0 m²
Wingspan 11.2 m
Height 4.8 m
Length 16.8 m
Maximum speed 2200 km/h
Operational range 1,000 km
Service ceiling 16,764 m
Max. takeoff weight 25,401 kg
Empty weight 11,793 kg
Total thrust 2 x 12,246 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 KF-21 Boramae or MiG-15 Fagot?
The KF-21 Boramae is faster with a maximum speed of 2,200 km/h compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 1,075 km/h, a difference of 1,125 km/h.
Which has longer range, the KF-21 Boramae or MiG-15 Fagot?
The MiG-15 Fagot has a longer range at 2,520 km compared to the KF-21 Boramae's 1,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the KF-21 Boramae or MiG-15 Fagot?
The KF-21 Boramae has a higher service ceiling at 16,764 meters (55,000 ft) compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 15,500 meters (50,853 ft).
Which is heavier, the KF-21 Boramae or MiG-15 Fagot?
The KF-21 Boramae has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 25,401 kg compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 6,105 kg.
Which is larger, the KF-21 Boramae or MiG-15 Fagot?
The KF-21 Boramae is longer at 16.8 meters compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 10.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the KF-21 Boramae or MiG-15 Fagot?
The KF-21 Boramae is more expensive at approximately $88 million per unit compared to the MiG-15 Fagot at $0.2 million.
Which entered service first, the KF-21 Boramae or MiG-15 Fagot?
The MiG-15 Fagot entered service first in 1949, 77 years before the KF-21 Boramae which entered service in 2026.