MiG-15 Fagot vs MiG-29K Fulcrum-D

Overview

The MiG-15 Fagot and the MiG-29K Fulcrum-D are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Mikoyan-Gurevitch and Mikoyan-Gurevitch respectively.

The MiG-29K Fulcrum-D 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 2,000 km for the MiG-29K Fulcrum-D. The MiG-29K Fulcrum-D 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-29K Fulcrum-D is 3.9x the MiG-15 Fagot's 6,105 kg.

The MiG-15 Fagot has been produced in 17,310 units vs 81 for the MiG-29K Fulcrum-D. Unit cost is $0.2M for the MiG-15 Fagot vs $35M for the MiG-29K Fulcrum-D. The MiG-15 Fagot first flew 60 years before the MiG-29K Fulcrum-D (1947 vs 2007).

MiG-15 Fagot

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 $200K
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MiG-29K Fulcrum-D

Soviet multirole fighter, famously employed by Indian Navy in the late 20th century for carrier-based operations.
Mikoyan-Gurevitch MiG-29K Fulcrum-D Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Mikoyan-Gurevitch
First flight 22 January 2007
Year introduced 2009
Number produced 81 units
Average unit price $35 million
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MiG-15 Fagot

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—‰

MiG-29K Fulcrum-D

Wing area 43.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 12.0 m â—‰
Height 4.4 m â—‰
Length 17.3 m â—‰
Maximum speed 2200 km/h â—‰
Operational range 2,000 km â—‰
Service ceiling 17,500 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 24,000 kg â—‰
Empty weight 18,500 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 9,000 kgf â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MiG-15 Fagot or MiG-29K Fulcrum-D?
The MiG-29K Fulcrum-D 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-29K Fulcrum-D?
The MiG-15 Fagot has a longer range at 2,520 km compared to the MiG-29K Fulcrum-D's 2,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the MiG-15 Fagot or MiG-29K Fulcrum-D?
The MiG-29K Fulcrum-D 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-29K Fulcrum-D?
The MiG-29K Fulcrum-D 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-29K Fulcrum-D?
The MiG-29K Fulcrum-D 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-29K Fulcrum-D?
The MiG-29K Fulcrum-D is more expensive at approximately $35 million per unit compared to the MiG-15 Fagot at $0.2 million.
Which entered service first, the MiG-15 Fagot or MiG-29K Fulcrum-D?
The MiG-15 Fagot entered service first in 1949, 60 years before the MiG-29K Fulcrum-D which entered service in 2009.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MiG-15 Fagot or MiG-29K Fulcrum-D?
The MiG-15 Fagot has been produced in greater numbers with 17,310 units compared to 81 units of the MiG-29K Fulcrum-D.

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