MiG-15 Fagot vs Mirage 4000

The MiG-15 Fagot and the Mirage 4000 are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Mikoyan-Gurevitch and Dassault respectively. The Mirage 4000 reaches 2,445 km/h — 2.3x 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 Mirage 4000. The Mirage 4000 operates at altitudes up to 20,000 m compared to 15,500 m for the MiG-15 Fagot. At 32,000 kg MTOW, the Mirage 4000 is 5.2x the MiG-15 Fagot's 6,105 kg. The MiG-15 Fagot has been produced in 17,310 units vs 1 for the Mirage 4000. Unit cost is $0.2M for the MiG-15 Fagot vs $35M for the Mirage 4000. The MiG-15 Fagot first flew 32 years before the Mirage 4000 (1947 vs 1979).

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
French delta-winged fighter prototype, designed in the late 1970s, not adopted or deployed in any operational military roles.
Dassault Mirage 4000 Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇫🇷 France
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Dassault
First flight 9 March 1979
Year introduced --
Number produced 1 units
Average unit price $35 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 72.7 m²
Wingspan 11.9 m
Height 6.0 m
Length 18.7 m
Maximum speed 2445 km/h
Operational range 2,000 km
Service ceiling 20,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 32,000 kg
Empty weight 13,490 kg
Total thrust 2 x 5,550 kgf

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MiG-15 Fagot or Mirage 4000?
The Mirage 4000 is faster with a maximum speed of 2,445 km/h compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 1,075 km/h, a difference of 1,370 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MiG-15 Fagot or Mirage 4000?
The MiG-15 Fagot has a longer range at 2,520 km compared to the Mirage 4000's 2,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the MiG-15 Fagot or Mirage 4000?
The Mirage 4000 has a higher service ceiling at 20,000 meters (65,616 ft) compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 15,500 meters (50,853 ft).
Which is heavier, the MiG-15 Fagot or Mirage 4000?
The Mirage 4000 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 32,000 kg compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 6,105 kg.
Which is larger, the MiG-15 Fagot or Mirage 4000?
The Mirage 4000 is longer at 18.7 meters compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 10.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the MiG-15 Fagot or Mirage 4000?
The Mirage 4000 is more expensive at approximately $35 million per unit compared to the MiG-15 Fagot at $0.2 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MiG-15 Fagot or Mirage 4000?
The MiG-15 Fagot has been produced in greater numbers with 17,310 units compared to 1 units of the Mirage 4000.