GlobalMilitary.net Open-source military intelligence Updated daily
Head-to-head

MiG-15 Fagot vs Mirage III / 5 / 50

MiG-15 Fagot vs Mirage III / 5 / 50 at a glance — top speed 1,075 vs 2,350 km/h, range 2,520 vs 3,335 km, max takeoff weight 6,105 vs 12,000 kg, built 17,310 vs 1,422 units.

Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15 Fagot combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-15 Fagot
Dassault Mirage III / 5 / 50 combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Mirage III / 5 / 50
Specifications
MiG-15 Fagot Mirage III / 5 / 50
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇫🇷 France
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Mikoyan-Gurevich Dassault
First flight 19 December 1947 17 November 1956
Year introduced 1949 1961
Number produced 17310 units 1422 units
Average unit price $200K $5 million
Wing area 20.6 m² 34.8 m²
Wingspan 10.1 m 8.2 m
Height 3.7 m 4.5 m
Length 10.1 m 15.3 m
Maximum speed 1075 km/h 2350 km/h
Operational range 2,520 km 3,335 km
Service ceiling 15,500 m 17,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,105 kg 12,000 kg
Empty weight 3,580 kg 6,740 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,700 kgf 1 x 6,200 kgf
Performance Radar Chart
Change comparison vs
Related Comparisons
MiG-15 Fagot vs Il-2 Sturmovik MiG-15 Fagot vs Yak-9 Frank MiG-15 Fagot vs MiG-21 Fishbed MiG-15 Fagot vs MiG-17 Fresco MiG-15 Fagot vs F-86 Sabre MiG-15 Fagot vs F-84 Thunderjet

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MiG-15 Fagot or Mirage III / 5 / 50?
The Mirage III / 5 / 50 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 III / 5 / 50?
The Mirage III / 5 / 50 has a longer range at 3,335 km compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 2,520 km.
Which can fly higher, the MiG-15 Fagot or Mirage III / 5 / 50?
The Mirage III / 5 / 50 has a higher service ceiling at 17,000 meters (55,774 ft) compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 15,500 meters (50,853 ft).
Which is heavier, the MiG-15 Fagot or Mirage III / 5 / 50?
The Mirage III / 5 / 50 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12,000 kg compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 6,105 kg.
Which is larger, the MiG-15 Fagot or Mirage III / 5 / 50?
The Mirage III / 5 / 50 is longer at 15.3 meters compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 10.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the MiG-15 Fagot or Mirage III / 5 / 50?
The Mirage III / 5 / 50 is more expensive at approximately $5.0 million per unit compared to the MiG-15 Fagot at $0.2 million.
Which entered service first, the MiG-15 Fagot or Mirage III / 5 / 50?
The MiG-15 Fagot entered service first in 1949, 12 years before the Mirage III / 5 / 50 which entered service in 1961.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MiG-15 Fagot or Mirage III / 5 / 50?
The MiG-15 Fagot has been produced in greater numbers with 17,310 units compared to 1,422 units of the Mirage III / 5 / 50.