MiG-15 Fagot vs Rafale

The MiG-15 Fagot and the Rafale are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Mikoyan-Gurevitch and Dassault respectively. Top speed is 1,075 km/h for the MiG-15 Fagot vs 1,912 km/h for the Rafale. The MiG-15 Fagot has an operational range of 2,520 km vs 1,850 km for the Rafale. The MiG-15 Fagot operates at altitudes up to 15,500 m compared to 15,240 m for the Rafale. At 24,500 kg MTOW, the Rafale is 4.0x the MiG-15 Fagot's 6,105 kg. The MiG-15 Fagot has been produced in 17,310 units vs 239 for the Rafale. Unit cost is $0.2M for the MiG-15 Fagot vs $115M for the Rafale. The MiG-15 Fagot first flew 39 years before the Rafale (1947 vs 1986).

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 $0.2 million
French twin-engine multirole fighter, known for its versatility, advanced avionics, and high maneuverability.
Dassault Rafale Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇫🇷 France
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Dassault
First flight 4 July 1986
Year introduced 2001
Number produced 239 units
Average unit price $115 million
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 45.7 m² ◉
Wingspan 10.9 m â—‰
Height 5.3 m â—‰
Length 15.3 m â—‰
Maximum speed 1912 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,850 km â—‰
Service ceiling 15,240 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 24,500 kg â—‰
Empty weight 10,196 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 20,388 kgf â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MiG-15 Fagot or Rafale?
The Rafale is faster with a maximum speed of 1,912 km/h compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 1,075 km/h, a difference of 837 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MiG-15 Fagot or Rafale?
The MiG-15 Fagot has a longer range at 2,520 km compared to the Rafale's 1,850 km.
Which can fly higher, the MiG-15 Fagot or Rafale?
The MiG-15 Fagot has a higher service ceiling at 15,500 meters (50,853 ft) compared to the Rafale's 15,240 meters (50,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the MiG-15 Fagot or Rafale?
The Rafale has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 24,500 kg compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 6,105 kg.
Which is larger, the MiG-15 Fagot or Rafale?
The Rafale 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 Rafale?
The Rafale is more expensive at approximately $115 million per unit compared to the MiG-15 Fagot at $0.2 million.
Which entered service first, the MiG-15 Fagot or Rafale?
The MiG-15 Fagot entered service first in 1949, 52 years before the Rafale which entered service in 2001.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MiG-15 Fagot or Rafale?
The MiG-15 Fagot has been produced in greater numbers with 17,310 units compared to 239 units of the Rafale.