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.
IAI Kfir Combat profile drawing
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.
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 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.