MiG-15 Fagot vs Nesher

Overview

The MiG-15 Fagot and the Nesher are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Mikoyan-Gurevitch and IAI respectively.

The Nesher reaches 2,573 km/h — 2.4x the MiG-15 Fagot's 1,075 km/h. The MiG-15 Fagot has an operational range of 2,520 km vs 1,300 km for the Nesher. The Nesher operates at altitudes up to 17,680 m compared to 15,500 m for the MiG-15 Fagot. At 13,500 kg MTOW, the Nesher is 2.2x the MiG-15 Fagot's 6,105 kg.

The MiG-15 Fagot has been produced in 17,310 units vs 61 for the Nesher. The MiG-15 Fagot first flew 22 years before the Nesher (1947 vs 1969).

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
Israeli multirole fighter, developed in the late 1960s as a derivative of the Mirage 5, and extensively used in Middle Eastern and South Atlantic conflicts.
IAI Nesher Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇮🇱 Israel
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer IAI
First flight 1 September 1969
Year introduced 1971
Number produced 61 units
Average unit price --
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—‰
Wing area 34.8 m² ◉
Wingspan 8.2 m â—‰
Height 4.3 m â—‰
Length 15.7 m â—‰
Maximum speed 2573 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,300 km â—‰
Service ceiling 17,680 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 13,500 kg â—‰
Empty weight 6,600 kg â—‰
Total thrust 0 â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MiG-15 Fagot or Nesher?
The Nesher is faster with a maximum speed of 2,573 km/h compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 1,075 km/h, a difference of 1,498 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MiG-15 Fagot or Nesher?
The MiG-15 Fagot has a longer range at 2,520 km compared to the Nesher's 1,300 km.
Which can fly higher, the MiG-15 Fagot or Nesher?
The Nesher has a higher service ceiling at 17,680 meters (58,005 ft) compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 15,500 meters (50,853 ft).
Which is heavier, the MiG-15 Fagot or Nesher?
The Nesher has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,500 kg compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 6,105 kg.
Which is larger, the MiG-15 Fagot or Nesher?
The Nesher is longer at 15.7 meters compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 10.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the MiG-15 Fagot or Nesher?
The MiG-15 Fagot entered service first in 1949, 22 years before the Nesher which entered service in 1971.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MiG-15 Fagot or Nesher?
The MiG-15 Fagot has been produced in greater numbers with 17,310 units compared to 61 units of the Nesher.