MiG-15 Fagot vs Mirage 2000
The MiG-15 Fagot and the Mirage 2000 are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Mikoyan-Gurevitch and Dassault respectively. The Mirage 2000 reaches 2,336 km/h — 2.2x the MiG-15 Fagot's 1,075 km/h. The MiG-15 Fagot has an operational range of 2,520 km vs 1,550 km for the Mirage 2000. The Mirage 2000 operates at altitudes up to 18,300 m compared to 15,500 m for the MiG-15 Fagot. At 17,500 kg MTOW, the Mirage 2000 is 2.9x the MiG-15 Fagot's 6,105 kg. The MiG-15 Fagot has been produced in 17,310 units vs 601 for the Mirage 2000. Unit cost is $0.2M for the MiG-15 Fagot vs $23M for the Mirage 2000. The MiG-15 Fagot first flew 31 years before the Mirage 2000 (1947 vs 1978).
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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 |
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| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Dassault |
| First flight | 1 March 1978 |
| Year introduced | 1983 |
| Number produced | 601 units |
| Average unit price | $23 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 | 41.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 9.1 m ◉ |
| Height | 5.2 m ◉ |
| Length | 14.4 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 2336 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,550 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 18,300 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 17,500 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 7,500 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 6,626 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the MiG-15 Fagot or Mirage 2000?
The Mirage 2000 is faster with a maximum speed of 2,336 km/h compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 1,075 km/h, a difference of 1,261 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MiG-15 Fagot or Mirage 2000?
The MiG-15 Fagot has a longer range at 2,520 km compared to the Mirage 2000's 1,550 km.
Which can fly higher, the MiG-15 Fagot or Mirage 2000?
The Mirage 2000 has a higher service ceiling at 18,300 meters (60,039 ft) compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 15,500 meters (50,853 ft).
Which is heavier, the MiG-15 Fagot or Mirage 2000?
The Mirage 2000 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 17,500 kg compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 6,105 kg.
Which is larger, the MiG-15 Fagot or Mirage 2000?
The Mirage 2000 is longer at 14.4 meters compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 10.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the MiG-15 Fagot or Mirage 2000?
The Mirage 2000 is more expensive at approximately $23 million per unit compared to the MiG-15 Fagot at $0.2 million.
Which entered service first, the MiG-15 Fagot or Mirage 2000?
The MiG-15 Fagot entered service first in 1949, 34 years before the Mirage 2000 which entered service in 1983.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MiG-15 Fagot or Mirage 2000?
The MiG-15 Fagot has been produced in greater numbers with 17,310 units compared to 601 units of the Mirage 2000.