MiG-15 Fagot vs MiG-31 Foxhound

Overview

The MiG-15 Fagot and the MiG-31 Foxhound are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Mikoyan-Gurevitch and Mikoyan-Gurevitch respectively.

The MiG-31 Foxhound reaches 3,000 km/h — 2.8x the MiG-15 Fagot's 1,075 km/h. The MiG-15 Fagot has an operational range of 2,520 km vs 3,000 km for the MiG-31 Foxhound. The MiG-31 Foxhound operates at altitudes up to 20,600 m compared to 15,500 m for the MiG-15 Fagot. At 46,200 kg MTOW, the MiG-31 Foxhound is 7.6x the MiG-15 Fagot's 6,105 kg.

The MiG-15 Fagot has been produced in 17,310 units vs 519 for the MiG-31 Foxhound. Unit cost is $0.2M for the MiG-15 Fagot vs $55M for the MiG-31 Foxhound. The MiG-15 Fagot first flew 28 years before the MiG-31 Foxhound (1947 vs 1975).

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-31 Foxhound

Soviet interceptor jet, famed for its Cold War period deployment, primarily used for high-speed, high-altitude defensive missions.
Mikoyan-Gurevitch MiG-31 Foxhound Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Mikoyan-Gurevitch
First flight 16 September 1975
Year introduced 1983
Number produced 519 units
Average unit price $55 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-31 Foxhound

Wing area 61.6 m² ◉
Wingspan 13.5 m â—‰
Height 6.2 m â—‰
Length 22.7 m â—‰
Maximum speed 3000 km/h â—‰
Operational range 3,000 km â—‰
Service ceiling 20,600 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 46,200 kg â—‰
Empty weight 21,830 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 9,500 kgf â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MiG-15 Fagot or MiG-31 Foxhound?
The MiG-31 Foxhound is faster with a maximum speed of 3,000 km/h compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 1,075 km/h, a difference of 1,925 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MiG-15 Fagot or MiG-31 Foxhound?
The MiG-31 Foxhound has a longer range at 3,000 km compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 2,520 km.
Which can fly higher, the MiG-15 Fagot or MiG-31 Foxhound?
The MiG-31 Foxhound has a higher service ceiling at 20,600 meters (67,585 ft) compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 15,500 meters (50,853 ft).
Which is heavier, the MiG-15 Fagot or MiG-31 Foxhound?
The MiG-31 Foxhound has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 46,200 kg compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 6,105 kg.
Which is larger, the MiG-15 Fagot or MiG-31 Foxhound?
The MiG-31 Foxhound is longer at 22.7 meters compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 10.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the MiG-15 Fagot or MiG-31 Foxhound?
The MiG-31 Foxhound is more expensive at approximately $55 million per unit compared to the MiG-15 Fagot at $0.2 million.
Which entered service first, the MiG-15 Fagot or MiG-31 Foxhound?
The MiG-15 Fagot entered service first in 1949, 34 years before the MiG-31 Foxhound which entered service in 1983.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MiG-15 Fagot or MiG-31 Foxhound?
The MiG-15 Fagot has been produced in greater numbers with 17,310 units compared to 519 units of the MiG-31 Foxhound.

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