MiG-15 Fagot vs O-2 Skymaster

Overview

The MiG-15 Fagot and the O-2 Skymaster are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Mikoyan-Gurevitch and Cessna respectively.

The MiG-15 Fagot reaches 1,075 km/h β€” 3.4x the O-2 Skymaster's 320 km/h. The MiG-15 Fagot has an operational range of 2,520 km vs 1,710 km for the O-2 Skymaster. The MiG-15 Fagot operates at altitudes up to 15,500 m compared to 6,000 m for the O-2 Skymaster. At 6,105 kg MTOW, the MiG-15 Fagot is 2.5x the O-2 Skymaster's 2,449 kg.

The MiG-15 Fagot has been produced in 17,310 units vs 532 for the O-2 Skymaster. The MiG-15 Fagot first flew 20 years before the O-2 Skymaster (1947 vs 1967).

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 πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Mikoyan-Gurevitch
First flight 19 December 1947
Year introduced 1949
Number produced 17310 units
Average unit price $200K
American military forward air control and psychological operations aircraft, used between 1967 and 2010.
Cessna O-2 Skymaster Combat profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna
First flight 1 January 1967
Year introduced 1967
Number produced 532 units
Average unit price --
Wing area 20.6 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 10.1 m β—‰
Height 3.7 m β—‰
Length 10.1 m β—‰
Maximum speed 1075 km/h β—‰
Operational range 2,520 km β—‰
Service ceiling 15,500 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 6,105 kg β—‰
Empty weight 3,580 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 2,700 kgf β—‰
Wing area 18.8 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 11.6 m β—‰
Height 2.8 m β—‰
Length 9.1 m β—‰
Maximum speed 320 km/h β—‰
Operational range 1,710 km β—‰
Service ceiling 6,000 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 2,449 kg β—‰
Empty weight 1,292 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 80 kW β—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MiG-15 Fagot or O-2 Skymaster?
The MiG-15 Fagot is faster with a maximum speed of 1,075 km/h compared to the O-2 Skymaster's 320 km/h, a difference of 755 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MiG-15 Fagot or O-2 Skymaster?
The MiG-15 Fagot has a longer range at 2,520 km compared to the O-2 Skymaster's 1,710 km.
Which can fly higher, the MiG-15 Fagot or O-2 Skymaster?
The MiG-15 Fagot has a higher service ceiling at 15,500 meters (50,853 ft) compared to the O-2 Skymaster's 6,000 meters (19,685 ft).
Which is heavier, the MiG-15 Fagot or O-2 Skymaster?
The MiG-15 Fagot has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,105 kg compared to the O-2 Skymaster's 2,449 kg.
Which is larger, the MiG-15 Fagot or O-2 Skymaster?
The MiG-15 Fagot is longer at 10.1 meters compared to the O-2 Skymaster's 9.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the MiG-15 Fagot or O-2 Skymaster?
The MiG-15 Fagot entered service first in 1949, 18 years before the O-2 Skymaster which entered service in 1967.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MiG-15 Fagot or O-2 Skymaster?
The MiG-15 Fagot has been produced in greater numbers with 17,310 units compared to 532 units of the O-2 Skymaster.