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Gloster Meteor vs MiG-15 Fagot

Gloster Meteor vs MiG-15 Fagot at a glance — top speed 966 vs 1,075 km/h, range 966 vs 2,520 km, max takeoff weight 7,121 vs 6,105 kg, built 3,947 vs 17,310 units.

Gloster Meteor combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Gloster Meteor
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15 Fagot combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-15 Fagot
Specifications
Gloster Meteor MiG-15 Fagot
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Gloster Mikoyan-Gurevich
First flight 5 March 1943 19 December 1947
Year introduced 1944 1949
Number produced 3947 units 17310 units
Average unit price -- $200K
Wing area 32.5 m² 20.6 m²
Wingspan 11.3 m 10.1 m
Height 4.0 m 3.7 m
Length 13.6 m 10.1 m
Maximum speed 966 km/h 1075 km/h
Operational range 966 km 2,520 km
Service ceiling 13,106 m 15,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,121 kg 6,105 kg
Empty weight 4,846 kg 3,580 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,633 kgf 1 x 2,700 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Gloster Meteor or MiG-15 Fagot?
The MiG-15 Fagot is faster with a maximum speed of 1,075 km/h compared to the Gloster Meteor's 966 km/h, a difference of 109 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Gloster Meteor or MiG-15 Fagot?
The MiG-15 Fagot has a longer range at 2,520 km compared to the Gloster Meteor's 966 km.
Which can fly higher, the Gloster Meteor or MiG-15 Fagot?
The MiG-15 Fagot has a higher service ceiling at 15,500 meters (50,853 ft) compared to the Gloster Meteor's 13,106 meters (42,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the Gloster Meteor or MiG-15 Fagot?
The Gloster Meteor has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,121 kg compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 6,105 kg.
Which is larger, the Gloster Meteor or MiG-15 Fagot?
The Gloster Meteor is longer at 13.6 meters compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 10.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the Gloster Meteor or MiG-15 Fagot?
The Gloster Meteor 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 Gloster Meteor or MiG-15 Fagot?
The MiG-15 Fagot has been produced in greater numbers with 17,310 units compared to 3,947 units of the Gloster Meteor.