MiG-15 Fagot vs MiG-27 Flogger

The MiG-15 Fagot and the MiG-27 Flogger are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Mikoyan-Gurevitch and Mikoyan-Gurevitch respectively. Top speed is 1,075 km/h for the MiG-15 Fagot vs 1,885 km/h for the MiG-27 Flogger. The MiG-15 Fagot has an operational range of 2,520 km vs 780 km for the MiG-27 Flogger. The MiG-15 Fagot operates at altitudes up to 15,500 m compared to 14,000 m for the MiG-27 Flogger. At 20,670 kg MTOW, the MiG-27 Flogger is 3.4x the MiG-15 Fagot's 6,105 kg. The MiG-15 Fagot has been produced in 17,310 units vs 1,075 for the MiG-27 Flogger. Unit cost is $0.2M for the MiG-15 Fagot vs $5M for the MiG-27 Flogger. The MiG-15 Fagot first flew 25 years before the MiG-27 Flogger (1947 vs 1972).

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
Soviet ground-attack aircraft, prominent for its use in the Afghan War, optimized for air-to-ground operations.
Mikoyan-Gurevitch MiG-27 Flogger Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Mikoyan-Gurevitch
First flight 17 November 1972
Year introduced 1975
Number produced 1075 units
Average unit price $5 million
Wing area 20.6 m² ◉
Wingspan 10.1 m â—‰
Height 3.7 m â—‰
Length 10.1 m â—‰
Maximum speed 1075 km/h â—‰
Operational range 2,520 km â—‰
Service ceiling 15,500 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 6,105 kg â—‰
Empty weight 3,580 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 2,700 kgf â—‰
Wing area 37.4 m² ◉
Wingspan 14.0 m â—‰
Height 5.0 m â—‰
Length 17.1 m â—‰
Maximum speed 1885 km/h â—‰
Operational range 780 km â—‰
Service ceiling 14,000 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 20,670 kg â—‰
Empty weight 11,908 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 8,006 kgf â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MiG-15 Fagot or MiG-27 Flogger?
The MiG-27 Flogger is faster with a maximum speed of 1,885 km/h compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 1,075 km/h, a difference of 810 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MiG-15 Fagot or MiG-27 Flogger?
The MiG-15 Fagot has a longer range at 2,520 km compared to the MiG-27 Flogger's 780 km.
Which can fly higher, the MiG-15 Fagot or MiG-27 Flogger?
The MiG-15 Fagot has a higher service ceiling at 15,500 meters (50,853 ft) compared to the MiG-27 Flogger's 14,000 meters (45,931 ft).
Which is heavier, the MiG-15 Fagot or MiG-27 Flogger?
The MiG-27 Flogger has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 20,670 kg compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 6,105 kg.
Which is larger, the MiG-15 Fagot or MiG-27 Flogger?
The MiG-27 Flogger is longer at 17.1 meters compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 10.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the MiG-15 Fagot or MiG-27 Flogger?
The MiG-27 Flogger is more expensive at approximately $5.0 million per unit compared to the MiG-15 Fagot at $0.2 million.
Which entered service first, the MiG-15 Fagot or MiG-27 Flogger?
The MiG-15 Fagot entered service first in 1949, 26 years before the MiG-27 Flogger which entered service in 1975.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MiG-15 Fagot or MiG-27 Flogger?
The MiG-15 Fagot has been produced in greater numbers with 17,310 units compared to 1,075 units of the MiG-27 Flogger.