MiG-15 Fagot vs OV-1 Mohawk

Overview

The MiG-15 Fagot and the OV-1 Mohawk are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Mikoyan-Gurevitch and Grumman respectively.

The MiG-15 Fagot reaches 1,075 km/h β€” 2.2x the OV-1 Mohawk's 491 km/h. The MiG-15 Fagot has an operational range of 2,520 km vs 1,519 km for the OV-1 Mohawk. The MiG-15 Fagot operates at altitudes up to 15,500 m compared to 7,600 m for the OV-1 Mohawk.

The MiG-15 Fagot has been produced in 17,310 units vs 380 for the OV-1 Mohawk. The MiG-15 Fagot first flew 12 years before the OV-1 Mohawk (1947 vs 1959).

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 twin-turboprop armed military observation and battlefield surveillance aircraft, developed in the late 1950s and operated from short, unimproved runways in support of ground forces.
Grumman OV-1 Mohawk Combat profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Grumman
First flight 14 April 1959
Year introduced 1961
Number produced 380 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 33.0 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 14.6 m β—‰
Height 3.9 m β—‰
Length 12.5 m β—‰
Maximum speed 491 km/h β—‰
Operational range 1,519 km β—‰
Service ceiling 7,600 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 8,214 kg β—‰
Empty weight 5,468 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 500 kW β—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MiG-15 Fagot or OV-1 Mohawk?
The MiG-15 Fagot is faster with a maximum speed of 1,075 km/h compared to the OV-1 Mohawk's 491 km/h, a difference of 584 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MiG-15 Fagot or OV-1 Mohawk?
The MiG-15 Fagot has a longer range at 2,520 km compared to the OV-1 Mohawk's 1,519 km.
Which can fly higher, the MiG-15 Fagot or OV-1 Mohawk?
The MiG-15 Fagot has a higher service ceiling at 15,500 meters (50,853 ft) compared to the OV-1 Mohawk's 7,600 meters (24,934 ft).
Which is heavier, the MiG-15 Fagot or OV-1 Mohawk?
The OV-1 Mohawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,214 kg compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 6,105 kg.
Which is larger, the MiG-15 Fagot or OV-1 Mohawk?
The OV-1 Mohawk is longer at 12.5 meters compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 10.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the MiG-15 Fagot or OV-1 Mohawk?
The MiG-15 Fagot entered service first in 1949, 12 years before the OV-1 Mohawk which entered service in 1961.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MiG-15 Fagot or OV-1 Mohawk?
The MiG-15 Fagot has been produced in greater numbers with 17,310 units compared to 380 units of the OV-1 Mohawk.