MiG-15 Fagot vs Mirage F1

The MiG-15 Fagot and the Mirage F1 are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Mikoyan-Gurevitch and Dassault respectively. The Mirage F1 reaches 2,350 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 425 km for the Mirage F1. The Mirage F1 operates at altitudes up to 20,000 m compared to 15,500 m for the MiG-15 Fagot. At 15,200 kg MTOW, the Mirage F1 is 2.5x the MiG-15 Fagot's 6,105 kg. The MiG-15 Fagot has been produced in 17,310 units vs 726 for the Mirage F1. Unit cost is $0.2M for the MiG-15 Fagot vs $8M for the Mirage F1. The MiG-15 Fagot first flew 19 years before the Mirage F1 (1947 vs 1966).

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 $0.2 million
French tactical fighter jet, prominent during the Cold War, extensively deployed in various intercontinental conflicts.
Dassault Mirage F1 Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇫🇷 France
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Dassault
First flight 23 December 1966
Year introduced 1973
Number produced 726 units
Average unit price $8 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 25.0 m²
Wingspan 8.5 m
Height 4.6 m
Length 15.5 m
Maximum speed 2350 km/h
Operational range 425 km
Service ceiling 20,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 15,200 kg
Empty weight 8,024 kg
Total thrust 1 x 5,550 kgf

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MiG-15 Fagot or Mirage F1?
The Mirage F1 is faster with a maximum speed of 2,350 km/h compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 1,075 km/h, a difference of 1,275 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MiG-15 Fagot or Mirage F1?
The MiG-15 Fagot has a longer range at 2,520 km compared to the Mirage F1's 425 km.
Which can fly higher, the MiG-15 Fagot or Mirage F1?
The Mirage F1 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 F1?
The Mirage F1 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 15,200 kg compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 6,105 kg.
Which is larger, the MiG-15 Fagot or Mirage F1?
The Mirage F1 is longer at 15.5 meters compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 10.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the MiG-15 Fagot or Mirage F1?
The Mirage F1 is more expensive at approximately $8.0 million per unit compared to the MiG-15 Fagot at $0.2 million.
Which entered service first, the MiG-15 Fagot or Mirage F1?
The MiG-15 Fagot entered service first in 1949, 24 years before the Mirage F1 which entered service in 1973.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MiG-15 Fagot or Mirage F1?
The MiG-15 Fagot has been produced in greater numbers with 17,310 units compared to 726 units of the Mirage F1.