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MiG-15 Fagot vs Mirage IV

Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15 Fagot combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-15 Fagot
Dassault Mirage IV combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Mirage IV
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Specifications
MiG-15 Fagot Mirage IV
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇫🇷 France
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Mikoyan-Gurevich Dassault
First flight 19 December 1947 17 June 1959
Year introduced 1949 1964
Number produced 17310 units 66 units
Average unit price $200K $15 million
Wing area 20.6 m² 78.0 m²
Wingspan 10.1 m 11.9 m
Height 3.7 m 5.4 m
Length 10.1 m 23.5 m
Maximum speed 1075 km/h 2340 km/h
Operational range 2,520 km 1,240 km
Service ceiling 15,500 m 20,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,105 kg 33,745 kg
Empty weight 3,580 kg 14,500 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,700 kgf 2 x 9,400 kgf
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Overview

The MiG-15 Fagot and the Mirage IV are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Mikoyan-Gurevich and Dassault respectively.

The Mirage IV reaches 2,340 km/h — 2.2:1 the MiG-15 Fagot's 1,075 km/h. The MiG-15 Fagot has an operational range of 2,520 km vs 1,240 km for the Mirage IV. The Mirage IV operates at altitudes up to 20,000 m compared to 15,500 m for the MiG-15 Fagot. At 33,745 kg MTOW, the Mirage IV is 5.5:1 the MiG-15 Fagot's 6,105 kg.

The MiG-15 Fagot has been produced in 17,310 units vs 66 for the Mirage IV. Unit cost is $0.2M for the MiG-15 Fagot vs $15M for the Mirage IV. The MiG-15 Fagot first flew 12 years before the Mirage IV (1947 vs 1959).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MiG-15 Fagot or Mirage IV?
The Mirage IV is faster with a maximum speed of 2,340 km/h compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 1,075 km/h, a difference of 1,265 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MiG-15 Fagot or Mirage IV?
The MiG-15 Fagot has a longer range at 2,520 km compared to the Mirage IV's 1,240 km.
Which can fly higher, the MiG-15 Fagot or Mirage IV?
The Mirage IV 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 IV?
The Mirage IV has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 33,745 kg compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 6,105 kg.
Which is larger, the MiG-15 Fagot or Mirage IV?
The Mirage IV is longer at 23.5 meters compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 10.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the MiG-15 Fagot or Mirage IV?
The Mirage IV is more expensive at approximately $15 million per unit compared to the MiG-15 Fagot at $0.2 million.
Which entered service first, the MiG-15 Fagot or Mirage IV?
The MiG-15 Fagot entered service first in 1949, 15 years before the Mirage IV which entered service in 1964.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MiG-15 Fagot or Mirage IV?
The MiG-15 Fagot has been produced in greater numbers with 17,310 units compared to 66 units of the Mirage IV.