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).
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| 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 |
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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 | 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.