MiG-15 Fagot vs MiG-29 Fulcrum
The MiG-15 Fagot and the MiG-29 Fulcrum are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Mikoyan-Gurevitch and Mikoyan-Gurevitch respectively. The MiG-29 Fulcrum reaches 2,200 km/h — 2.0x the MiG-15 Fagot's 1,075 km/h. The MiG-15 Fagot has an operational range of 2,520 km vs 1,430 km for the MiG-29 Fulcrum. The MiG-29 Fulcrum operates at altitudes up to 17,500 m compared to 15,500 m for the MiG-15 Fagot. At 24,000 kg MTOW, the MiG-29 Fulcrum is 3.9x the MiG-15 Fagot's 6,105 kg. The MiG-15 Fagot has been produced in 17,310 units vs 1,600 for the MiG-29 Fulcrum. Unit cost is $0.2M for the MiG-15 Fagot vs $25M for the MiG-29 Fulcrum. The MiG-15 Fagot first flew 30 years before the MiG-29 Fulcrum (1947 vs 1977).
| 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 |
| Soviet twin-engine fighter jet, notable in late Cold War clashes, widely exported and integral to various aerial engagements globally. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Mikoyan-Gurevitch |
| First flight | 6 October 1977 |
| Year introduced | 1983 |
| Number produced | 1600 units |
| Average unit price | $25 million |
| 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 ◉ |
| Wing area | 43.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 12.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.4 m ◉ |
| Length | 17.3 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 2200 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,430 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 17,500 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 24,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 18,500 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 18,000 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the MiG-15 Fagot or MiG-29 Fulcrum?
The MiG-29 Fulcrum is faster with a maximum speed of 2,200 km/h compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 1,075 km/h, a difference of 1,125 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MiG-15 Fagot or MiG-29 Fulcrum?
The MiG-15 Fagot has a longer range at 2,520 km compared to the MiG-29 Fulcrum's 1,430 km.
Which can fly higher, the MiG-15 Fagot or MiG-29 Fulcrum?
The MiG-29 Fulcrum has a higher service ceiling at 17,500 meters (57,414 ft) compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 15,500 meters (50,853 ft).
Which is heavier, the MiG-15 Fagot or MiG-29 Fulcrum?
The MiG-29 Fulcrum has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 24,000 kg compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 6,105 kg.
Which is larger, the MiG-15 Fagot or MiG-29 Fulcrum?
The MiG-29 Fulcrum is longer at 17.3 meters compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 10.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the MiG-15 Fagot or MiG-29 Fulcrum?
The MiG-29 Fulcrum is more expensive at approximately $25 million per unit compared to the MiG-15 Fagot at $0.2 million.
Which entered service first, the MiG-15 Fagot or MiG-29 Fulcrum?
The MiG-15 Fagot entered service first in 1949, 34 years before the MiG-29 Fulcrum which entered service in 1983.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MiG-15 Fagot or MiG-29 Fulcrum?
The MiG-15 Fagot has been produced in greater numbers with 17,310 units compared to 1,600 units of the MiG-29 Fulcrum.