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La-7 Fin vs MiG-15 Fagot

Lavochkin La-7 Fin combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 La-7 Fin
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15 Fagot combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-15 Fagot
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Specifications
La-7 Fin MiG-15 Fagot
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Lavochkin Mikoyan-Gurevich
First flight 1 February 1944 19 December 1947
Year introduced 1944 1949
Number produced 5753 units 17310 units
Average unit price -- $200K
Wing area 17.6 m² 20.6 m²
Wingspan 9.8 m 10.1 m
Height 2.5 m 3.7 m
Length 8.6 m 10.1 m
Maximum speed 661 km/h 1075 km/h
Operational range 665 km 2,520 km
Service ceiling 10,450 m 15,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,315 kg 6,105 kg
Empty weight 2,638 kg 3,580 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,380 kW 1 x 2,700 kgf
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Overview

The La-7 Fin and the MiG-15 Fagot are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Lavochkin and Mikoyan-Gurevich respectively.

Top speed is 661 km/h for the La-7 Fin vs 1,075 km/h for the MiG-15 Fagot. The La-7 Fin has an operational range of 665 km vs 2,520 km for the MiG-15 Fagot. The MiG-15 Fagot operates at altitudes up to 15,500 m compared to 10,450 m for the La-7 Fin.

The La-7 Fin has been produced in 5,753 units vs 17,310 for the MiG-15 Fagot. The La-7 Fin first flew 3 years before the MiG-15 Fagot (1944 vs 1947).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the La-7 Fin or MiG-15 Fagot?
The MiG-15 Fagot is faster with a maximum speed of 1,075 km/h compared to the La-7 Fin's 661 km/h, a difference of 414 km/h.
Which has longer range, the La-7 Fin or MiG-15 Fagot?
The MiG-15 Fagot has a longer range at 2,520 km compared to the La-7 Fin's 665 km.
Which can fly higher, the La-7 Fin or MiG-15 Fagot?
The MiG-15 Fagot has a higher service ceiling at 15,500 meters (50,853 ft) compared to the La-7 Fin's 10,450 meters (34,284 ft).
Which is heavier, the La-7 Fin or MiG-15 Fagot?
The MiG-15 Fagot has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,105 kg compared to the La-7 Fin's 3,315 kg.
Which is larger, the La-7 Fin or MiG-15 Fagot?
The MiG-15 Fagot is longer at 10.1 meters compared to the La-7 Fin's 8.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the La-7 Fin or MiG-15 Fagot?
The La-7 Fin entered service first in 1944, 5 years before the MiG-15 Fagot which entered service in 1949.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the La-7 Fin or MiG-15 Fagot?
The MiG-15 Fagot has been produced in greater numbers with 17,310 units compared to 5,753 units of the La-7 Fin.