Kfir vs MiG-15 Fagot
The Kfir and the MiG-15 Fagot are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by IAI and Mikoyan-Gurevitch respectively. The Kfir reaches 2,440 km/h — 2.3x the MiG-15 Fagot's 1,075 km/h. The Kfir has an operational range of 1,000 km vs 2,520 km for the MiG-15 Fagot. The Kfir operates at altitudes up to 17,678 m compared to 15,500 m for the MiG-15 Fagot. At 16,200 kg MTOW, the Kfir is 2.7x the MiG-15 Fagot's 6,105 kg. The Kfir has been produced in 220 units vs 17,310 for the MiG-15 Fagot. Unit cost is $20M for the Kfir vs $0.2M for the MiG-15 Fagot. The MiG-15 Fagot first flew 26 years before the Kfir (1947 vs 1973).
| Israeli fighter aircraft, known for its late Cold War-era operations, notable for South American and Sri Lankan combat deployment. | |
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| Origin country | 🇮🇱 Israel |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | IAI |
| First flight | 4 June 1973 |
| Year introduced | 1974 |
| Number produced | 220 units |
| Average unit price | $20 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 | 34.8 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 8.2 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.6 m ◉ |
| Length | 15.7 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 2440 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,000 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 17,678 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 16,200 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 7,285 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 5,393 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 Kfir or MiG-15 Fagot?
The Kfir is faster with a maximum speed of 2,440 km/h compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 1,075 km/h, a difference of 1,365 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Kfir or MiG-15 Fagot?
The MiG-15 Fagot has a longer range at 2,520 km compared to the Kfir's 1,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the Kfir or MiG-15 Fagot?
The Kfir has a higher service ceiling at 17,678 meters (57,998 ft) compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 15,500 meters (50,853 ft).
Which is heavier, the Kfir or MiG-15 Fagot?
The Kfir has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 16,200 kg compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 6,105 kg.
Which is larger, the Kfir or MiG-15 Fagot?
The Kfir is longer at 15.7 meters compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 10.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Kfir or MiG-15 Fagot?
The Kfir is more expensive at approximately $20 million per unit compared to the MiG-15 Fagot at $0.2 million.
Which entered service first, the Kfir or MiG-15 Fagot?
The MiG-15 Fagot entered service first in 1949, 25 years before the Kfir which entered service in 1974.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Kfir or MiG-15 Fagot?
The MiG-15 Fagot has been produced in greater numbers with 17,310 units compared to 220 units of the Kfir.