MiG-15 Fagot vs Mirage 2000

Overview

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).

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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Mirage 2000

French multirole fighter, operational since the 1980s, extensively used in numerous conflicts including the Gulf and Balkan Wars.
Dassault Mirage 2000 Combat profile drawing
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
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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—‰

Mirage 2000

Wing area 41.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 9.1 m â—‰
Height 5.2 m â—‰
Length 14.4 m â—‰
Maximum speed 2336 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,550 km â—‰
Service ceiling 18,300 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 17,500 kg â—‰
Empty weight 7,500 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 6,626 kgf â—‰

Performance Radar Chart

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.

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